Keep up the good work.  

I am planning to move into the home for at least a year once the existing tenant's lease is up in a month, and I intend to keep it as a rental for the foreseeable future.

I can get as many as I want in my market, .ALL my personals are never less then 15- 20% NET.

I'd like to position myself as a one stop shop for home owners with distressed properties where I'd: 1) Provide a cash offer on there home - (with all the close fast, no hassle things)2) Help them list it or refer them to an agent in their area (keeping in mind that I would likely get a referral fee)3) Renovate their house for them then help them sell - I've got the team and know what renovations move the needleI'm beginning a period of what I hope to be substantial growth and I'd like to increase my flips/rentals at the same time so I'm wanting to ramp up my marketing.

The VA loan is the greatest loan product available and can be an incredible way to start your RE journey (that is what I did personally). 

You'll want to understand what kind or notices and documents you need to get executed to either up their rent or turn the unit.Solid long term tenants are worth their weight in gold in my book so if theres a way to up the rent and keep them happy I's say thats the best route personally.

I want to stay close to home base for my first few investments, but I appreciate your input and will definitely keep it in mind.

What's stopping you from just giving notice to all tenants, or to the new tenant specifically, that the common areas need to be cleared of all personal items and will be removed in 24-48 hours if they're not already removed? 

Remember, building a relationship takes time, and showing genuine interest in your neighbor as a person can lead to a more fruitful conversation down the line. 

So you would have to get a commercial loan if going straight to the LLC - which usually has worse terms (shorter rate lock period, shorter amortization schedule).USUALLY, you can borrow personally and then deed it to the LLC after the fact and as long as the LLC is owned by the borrower you won’t trigger a due on sales clause.