However, rural areas tend to have less multifamily properties (depending how rural) so that can give you an issue with finding comps for your purchase.

Is it difficult if I purchase a property in my name and then I want to transfer the mortgage over to the LLC will my mortgage company allow that?

You gave them a choice and they decided to move and keep the dog.

We just purchased a property in the area and are having a hard time finding a cleaner.

Best thing you can do to maximize your entitlement is to choose a 2-4 unit so you can have a higher county loan limit and you can use 75% of the other door as income to afford a higher purchase price.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

"loan" was probably a poor choice of words.

We have tenants who we inherited from the purchase of a rental property earlier this year. 

FHA 203K and FNMA Homestyle are two loan products that allow you to borrow to purchase the property and will give you an amount to fund the rehab.