I've been encouraged to look into putting my future properties in a Series LLC since I am located in VA.

This model works for more static investments such as a note or two, or investing into syndicated real estate deals.A Checkbook IRA LLC starts with the same kind of IRA, but the IRA will just make one investment into a specially created LLC for which you can be the manager.  

Starting out...and continuing on...is a series of overcoming obstacles.

They can do up to 20 home on personal lines even if they are held in an entity such as an LLC.

United Title and Escrow LLC - super investor friendly and do a lot of remote closings!

We've sort of come to the conclusion that we don't necessarily want to open an LLC right now due to the fact we can't use a VA loan under an LLC.

Should I have an LLC?  

Quick newbie question, should we hold rental properties under LLC?

@Andrew Portnoy thank you, I have no ties to my personal information, I have the LLC set up with, business accounts, EIN, emails etc. as far as the separate bank account FL require it to be in a non interest bearing account that I have set up for my other property.

A simple llc partnership will do and the returns discussed above pretty much frame the range of investment options available.