But if you are willing to go to a lower purchase price you could increase your COC returns.

This obviously only addresses third party liability, and not recourse a lender might have.Two potential issues with LLCs are (1) how easy/difficult it would be to move the property into an LLC.  

That was my strategy and now my only intent is increasing monthly income by acquiring more.

It will be tough for you to find a turnkey provider who does what you are asking ... we've been there and had tried that and honestly very difficult to get deals that make that much sense for you, that we didn't take down and buy ourselves.  

Fargo has actually grown and seen an increase in demand for housing with a simultaneous decrease in unemployment, which was already ridiculously low, since the oil 'bust'.  

We currently have a couple of SFRrentals up here in the WA area (Snohomish County) and are looking to increase our portfolio... but now I'm a bit torn on whether we continue to invest here in WA or if we look to AL now that we will likely be moving there by next summer.Pros and Cons that I've weighed for investing in AL as opposed to WA:Pro -1.) it's cheaper!!

I'm hoping some smart remodeling will allow me to rent for a higher figure and increase my cash flow.

I know how it gains you access to the MLS, networking opportunities, increase legitimacy, and save money on commissions (when I do a fix and flip).

Values are still increasing and it should be worth more next year than now. 

However, even spending $10-20/unit adds up for each tenant as you increase your portfolio.