To make the most informed choice, get a Cost Seg feasibility analysis (free) which illustrates the expected tax deductions and then assess how those deductions impact your tax liability, based on your tax profile.

So think of it as the total cost of borrowing money. 

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David,Yes, investing out of state can be a wise choice especially if you live in a State like CA, NY, NJ, CT where home prices are over priced and taxes are brutally high.

You can make a choice to accept that everyone is different.

And is this a smart choice? 

With that being said, great choice looking at Columbus Ohio!

Will the mortgage holder sign off if the proceeds go to an LLC that isn't their borrower?

Technically, the fact that the borrower is not the beneficiary, it does not 100% comply. 

@Kaaren Hall with U Direct is also another great choice.