The goal/reward here is to develop a process, much like David Green mentions in his book.

No need to set up an LLC.If your goal is to protect your SSN, you can get an EID (Fed Tax ID) from the IRS by applying for one as either a sole proprietorship or an LLC.If you're not paying expenses, I don't see the need to set-up a separate business banking account unless you really want to.

My goal is to begin my real estate journey buy acquiring a multi-unit i can occupy and rent out to cover to the mortgage and hopefully create small cash flow. 

I want to vet and qualify them  as well.Sometimes it's better for me to say NO to a passive investor or a direct buyer wanting to be my client if our goals do not line up.  

We just cleared our school loan debt and are working towards the ultimate goal of Financial Independence.

.- I am currently taking courses to get my real estate license- I am interested in all types of real estate investing (wholesale, buy & flip, buy & hold), but my long term goal is to build a portfolio of buy & hold properties.I would really like to connect with any & all of you that are located in DFW!

Based on your comments, it doesn't seem like cash flow is really a goal of yours.

My main goal in real estate is to obtain consistent cash flow in order to have financial freedom through long term rental properties.

I would first try to decide between how active/passive you want to be and what your goals are for cash flow/appreciation.

@Caleb Heimsoth, my 12-month goal is a single transaction growing to 5 properties within the next 2-3 years and 10 in the near-term.