Do such States like OH, IN, MI, NC or GA recognize the "internal liability shield" of SLLC? 

Once you've figured out your city (or cities) and your criteria for buying, it becomes very easy to recognize a good deal.

I recognize that I will need to make more changes along the way to scale to 1200 units.

I see their post from past years 11,12,13,14 and many "pros" completely failed to recognize opportunity by sticking to silly mantras. 

Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

If you know your market, you will recognize a good deal when you see it.

It will then be presented to the listing agent and sent on to the seller.If you want to can explain the above to the agent as they will recognize that they will lose part of the commission if you bring another agent into the deal.

Section 1031(a) states, no gain or loss is recognized if property held for investment (or for produtive use in a trade or business) is exchanged solely for property of like-kind (to held as either an investment or held for productive use in a trade or business).  

I also love to hear Didier recognized our unique ability to go up to 95% of the value of the home!

That hasn't stopped a lot of people from jumping in a being successful but you need to recognize the risk.