I am currently reducing all my expenses and downsizing what I own in order to save up some capital. 

September home sales down 3.8% and Apartment and Industry investors stocks rise.This is another incentive for SFH's to maximize cash flow and not count on appreciation as your payday.

Soubds lIke Your going to save money no matter how much it costs lol

Cash on hand saved from a job or other investments?

Cash out refi for the repairs and rehab and save for rental down payment?

What is the sweet spot for monthly rental in this area, would like to maximize rent/month and have tenant there for 12 months or more?

We are looking to buy a house of our own and she asked for some time to save, so in the meantime, I was going to take some of my extra savings from sharing rent to start investing on my own.However, from day one, living in the house has been a nightmare. 

Josh whats the cost savings for the master LLC with branches?   

My main goal is to maximize my ability to purchase another property (3 is my goal) for next year using the BRRR method.

Don't die while living there.If you are willing to buy in like Leechburg, Kittaning, etc, you can save on property taxes.You'll still pay taxes in NC, as well as PA, for any earned income on your NC properties, but being a RE lawyer, I'm sure you know all about these issues.Obviously, living in Colorado, I don't follow any Pittsburgh REIA groups out there.