It depends on if the LLC is a single member LLC or a multi-member LLC.If it is a single-member LLC, it is considered a disregarded entity and reported directly on your individual return.If it is a multi-member LLC, by default, it is considered a partnership.If there is no income or expenses(rare to happen), then yes, no requirement atleast at the federal level. 

Credit is important because that will help you get the better rates when applying, Assets are needed to help you be flexible with your purchasing options because depending on the assets you have you can enter the market at 3.5% -5% or 20%.

Speaking with Steve it sounded like if you discuss it with them they will still be open to it and can approve on a case by case basis, it just may not (as he put it) fit into their standard box - but they are willing to go outside the box depending on the track record, etc. 

This would give me two to four "doors" depending on how many units the "house hack"  has available to rent.

If you were staying local(ish), Self-Managing could be a great option, but it depends on your REAL job and mental capacity.

This is an area of many varying views. 

Hence it seems rather quiet in this thread.As an ON investor for over a decade I can tell you that tenant nightmares could be real, and yet a lot depends on how you screen and treat those tenants.

Depends on the lender, not all require sourcing and/or seasoning of funds.

Of course, if you do any renovations on the property to get it ready for rent, those renovations may need to be capitalized (added to your basis) or might be expensed, depending on what is done. 

Jurisdictions vary, most states it's a 30 day notice, here in Georgia it's a 60 day notice.