What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

I have read all the books, searched all the markets, began my networking, and created a 5 year plan for the start of this investment company.. bigger pockets my question to you is where do I step next? 

We're going through the same process right now and are inclined to create one LLC per property with a Corp as controlling entity.Even though some states do not require you to register the entity on that state (in Ohio is preferably but not mandatory for example), if you would to have any legal issues, you would need to be registered to conduct business in that state.

When I look at the REI landscape, I always wish that more investors, players, and vendors would try to create win, win, win situations.  

So I and 2 friends created a TX LLC for the purpose of meeting a $100k minimum to join as Limited Partners of an LLC that bought a multi-million dollar, 200 unit apartment complex in Atlanta Georgia. 

I created an LCC in my current area, Augusta, GA, which is booming due to the whole Cyber initiative.

If there are no written lease you need to create one.

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

First I would create a strategy to invest the funds. 

@Scott BowlesZella was created by a consortium of banks - if you and your tenants use these banks ( including Bank of America, Chase and Wells, among others), it’s great and free.