I don't think that you use an LLC unless you are building a business to attract investors and that is a more complicated structure with more costs involved and I think you only do that when you have a lot of success under your belt and know how to deploy hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars with outside investors' money. 

I feel I am ready now.My focus is on increasing cash flow and building equity.  

I recently refinanced multiple properties and even though my average rate increased I was able to buy enough properties that I doubled my cash flow in less than 12 months. 

What specifically do you plan to do to force appreciation, and therefore possibly increase rents, and therefore property value and overall financial performance?

If this house was in my area I would definitely rent it, if it attracts quality tenants.

Dallas has a powerhouse economy beating national job growth by around 100bps, population growth is around 3 times the national average, it is a business friendly environment that attracts real talent, and it is a pretty affordable market relative to other similar locations in the nation. 

Word on the street is that the VA reno loan increased from $35k to $50k...

I also am studying an accountant program, and I also want to change jobs into that field as it will double my personal income, and thus increase our capital and reserves, and also benefit our real estate journey through the knowledge I will gain.

Vacant properties only attract trouble.- Offer an 18 month rent program where the first 9 months rent is a lower dollar amount.

This increase is rents is now your cash flow.