I still haven't done enough research to decide yet, but cash flow would be the ideal scenario to hopefully replace my W2 income. 

A house hack via FHA can get a 4 unit and a basement, which would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.Personally, I am very bullish on New York and NYC itself.

The less headache the better for so new properties would be more ideal.

Ideally all of your properties will increase in value over time and your rental income exceeds the expenses while the home appreciates.Many people use mortgages to buy rentals. 

His website: https://www.sutlaw.comThe ideal situation is to have an LLC for each state you have properties.

One of the job prospects that I think I'll get an offer from is a position I can work remotely which would be IDEAL!

Ideally you would find a 2/2 within .25 miles from the subject.

The properties and rental income are reported on the schedule E. 

@Izaiah Barba -  I think every state is different and I think there's a difference in things sent manually (an individual click), vs a bulk e-mail blast.I've heard of people getting into some nasty lawsuits over this kind of stuff.  

We will have 2 means of e-gress, proper ceiling height (7ft. 6in), 1,500 sq. ft per unit, etc. for the basement.