Holding LLC would be owned by Trust. 

I would reach out to your tax guy and see if he can provide some guidance.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

I'd start with networking at your local REIAs and maybe a Bigger Pockets meetup once this storm blows by you.  

Nashville is a fantastic area for both, with strong rental demand and plenty of opportunities for single-family and multi-family investments.I specialize in DSCR loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio), which could be a perfect fit for your buy-and-hold goals, especially if you're planning to grow your portfolio.

and lenders you would recommend that’s been helpful to your business.

Down payment of $75k and improvements/furniture of around $40k.Would love to hear your guys thoughts on this!

Hi there I own a SFH in Odessa Texas, purchased with own cash. 

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

REOs are typically bank owned properties that are on the MLS.