One thing I would like to do more of eventually is bring on limited partners to deals. 

These concerns include, but are not limited to;A) Your LLC may be required by the local Board to obtain a brokerage license pursuant to Virginia Code §54.1-2106.1.

I've read the bigger pockets book, and read the blog too.I have very limited time and work a stressful full time job in NYC and live there, plus my weekends are spent with my girlfriend in NJ.

What kinda of control do you have over them when it comes to your property?

It is not as easy to access as cash flow but it does increase net worth and can be accessed via refinance, etc.  6) Local presents an opportunity for forced appreciation where you can do some of the work (versus out of state (OOS) forced appreciation often is more limited due to requiring the use of contractors because OOS).2 of 5 years occupancy is required to not owe taxes on the gain from selling the property. 

I'm conservative by nature and like low debt and low risk, but also realize this can limit you from scaling up.

Multifamily inventory is extremely limited in the Denver metro area and highly competitive.

In fact I’m just now finally getting my student loans under control. 

It really doesn't matter where you get the information from, don't limit yourself.

Leases are a one way street  controlled by the tenant.If it is a SFH you would be much better off selling it after the tenant leaves.