We buy as a corp.A common property in our region is the small multiplex (3-10 units), they are usually tired and miss managed with rent below market value and VTB is sometimes available. 

My goal is to be financially free and ultimately leave my W2 through scaling rental properties to manage/invest full time.

It’s important to figure out your goals and objectives, and then that will ultimately give you a few areas that you can narrow it down to.

You just need to figure out your specific goals and management and build your portfolio from there. 

Hi Al, It depends on where your stance on having a legal separation between personal and business lies, and your future goals. 

Currently goal around $60k revenue.

So what you need to do is absolutely not listen to people's opinions here on forums and resort to YOUR own common sense and data.The first thing you need to do is make sure you come across as credible an professional.The second thing is you need to be able to be found when motivated sellers come looking for a solution to their problem.Now were do you go when you want info?

There are a handful of markets in the state, just depends on your goals.

It really depends on your goals and how you want to handle things.

You'll need to ask the zoning office, but it's doubtful unless that's common in the area.