We're seeing up to 20% conversion to appointment on Facebook leads for example in 24 hrs.It's not perfect, but its pretty impressive so far.

I’ve only sold 2 personal residences and I sold them both myself.

What's really important are these 2 things.1) How much research, work connections and investigating are you personally willing to do in any of these markets? 

here's what i personally am doing.  2 things.1. i will BRRRR something that breaks even on rent IF i can force a huge gain in equity.  2. i'm looking for seller finance deals. 

Also, I'm not sure what the zoning would allow you to do.As a side note, a touch of personal opinion still, which is shared by many people I know and which doesn't directly affect the discussion.

I wouldn't waste my money on that personally.

You have to treat the animal like a wheelchair for a handicapped person.

The most important thing is to interview each person and do your due diligence on what matters to you.

When creating my LLC I was not allowed to use a PO Box and had to use my personal home address.

You should be just fine with the properties in your personal name and an umbrella insurance policy.