However, doing a quick online search for say "top 10 places companies are moving to" will bring up article that may help you choose a state or city.

I'd suggest starting with some skills that you think you want to acquire (or skills that you may posses or have a natural affinity for) and choose that way.

You can be the manager of the LLC and have signing authority, which allows you to handle all plan investment transactions directly via the LLC bank account of your choosing. 

I looked at the company's website, the CEO has a linked in page, they have video testimonials, ECT.

Let's say I choose an applicant by mid-month - should I give them a couple of days to sign an "Agreement to Execute Rental Agreement" and collect a holding deposit (same amount as the security deposit let's say), and then sign the lease later in the month and collect first month's rent?

What type did you choose, was it professionally installed, any pros/cons?

You are free to choose any other Lender or Title Company you prefer, but we (Builder) will not pay your Closing Costs or pay for the Title Policy."

I’m leaning toward selling when my current tenants move.Good luck whatever you choose.

I would agree that every town chooses to enforce the local and state codes differently but if he's worked in the town before he should be aware of most of what they're looking for. 

Yes, the evictions video  and forms will help you.