Quote from @Jim Rice: Would like to connect with Mortgage Note Investors/Buyers/Sellers of "Paper" (1st/2nd/PL/NPL) in SE USA (primarily AL/MS/GA/TN & Panhandle of FL).

Now if I pass that income as management fees to S-corp, I pay $3.5K (SE tax) + $800 (LLC fee) + $1700 (CPA + bookkeeping) = $6K in total.

It'll take time but can really pay off if you stick with it.I'm in Los Angeles and I've investing in TN and GA in the past, and currently investing in SE Wisconsin (your area).Let's connect and discuss the market.

Purchase price: $90,000 Cash invested: $55,000 Triplex in SE Cleveland (D+ neighborhood)Purchased for 90 and saw 105 for valuation. 25% down plus closing costs and unit repairs has led to about 50-60k going into the deal.

I don’t know if innovative per se, but I’ve been investing with smaller amounts (5k-25k) into large multi million dollar projects by leveraging the investment club model.

Wanted to get some thoughts from more seasoned small multifamily investors on a few items or any other suggestions:- Any specific pros/cons of any particular states in SE (TN, AL, GA, NC, SC) to consider?

Jimmy,You need to show (2) years of 1099 SE income in order to use FHA, or traditional financing to get approved for a mortgage.

“Depreciation” is a wonderful tax benefit over the course of 27.5 years, but unfortunately, it isn’t a tax break per se, merely a deferment. 

All that being said I don't know about if a salt hot tub is better per se, I know it's better for your skin and I'd say perhaps if you're in a very health conscious area like Joshua Tree, some folks might be attracted to the idea of a salt water hot tub.

It would be far better for you to join NARPM - National Association of Residential Property Managers SE Virginia Chapter and join as an affiliate.