A friend and aspiring investor turned me on to you guys and from what I have seen it seems like a great site and resource.

Hi all, this is my first real question here... a CPA recommended that for a residential rental business in NC I should start an LLC but buy the homes in my own name because a business cannot deduct the mortgage interest but an individual can.

If you're saying you could get a deficiency judgment against the individual, well then sure.

This site is packed with information and individuals with a wealth of information.  

@Jeff Caravalho I know one great management company in Canton.I can give you a referral for a company I believe in and trust, Clear Sky Realty, it is owned by a friend of mine (that also owns over 300 doors in Canton and Akron), the office number (will be in your inbox) (ask for Lila or Eric)also: a lot of people use Hayes Realty, however I have heard both good and bad. 

I hate to be a nooby and ask questions that have already been answered, but im sure one of you kind individuals will show me the way.

I used an investor friendly lender called iMortgage. 

Good luck my friend!

He also will act as an Agent for friends and family but doesn't do any marketing to the masses.  

One lease I was under several years ago with some college friends stated that any improvements have to be returned to the original condition or the tenant may be financially responsible if the landlord decides to return it to the original move-in condition.