If going this route, would the LLC structures eliminate the need for title insurance/any other insurance, since the only assets each subsidiary LLC will own is one property (or PA to the property)?

I think I was just impressed by the integration with vendors such as Uber/Lyft, etc, where you have a lot more flexibility with the approach;  variety of drivers/routes, access to several different target markets, and it's less permanent or less focused to just one vehicle like a bus ad or a car wrap. 

I think there is a Triad RE Investors association that meets regularly.  

@Mike McConnell If you want to go that route you should use commercial financing (more expensive) and commercial insurance policies.

I have been shown multi million dollar homes with no POF on a regular basis.

I walk people thru my journey from working a regular 9-5 and investing at the same time.  

I would go the legal route and get it recomend. if your succesful there is a lot of value in have a 3 unit.

Which route would you guys recommend?

I was thinking just a regular 2 bed/1bath house since it will be my college roommate & I, but i am open to the duplex idea that Patrick was talking about considering I do know a few students that are going to be moving out as well.

I assume you want more buy and holds in the future, so the best thing to just get started.Your title says real estate investor, so i assume you have the resources to prove yourself a reputable person to the banks you work with on a regular basis.