It's also possible that I may be overestimating the maintenance, vacancy, and misc. costs. 

For example, my rentals are in Florida and lawn maintenance is a costly endeavor.  

He also posts here regularly.

Under 150-200k (not a huge problem, but I hear on the BP podcast of far cheaper properties being bought somewhat regularly)2.

Thats a big plus as the maintenance costs will be lower over time.I also like to be closer to downtown.So as long as there is not more crime in the downtown location then I would prefer to have a newer property with lower cash flow that is closer to downtown. 

What if you do a personal guarantee with a regular mortgage broker and then quit-claim the deed into the Llc at time of closing?

How active do you want to be with your properties (maintenance, property management, etc)? 

So many of the smart folks (I'm listening to like 5 REI podcasts regularly #addict) persuasively recommend an SDIRA over just relying on the Stocks & Bonds Industrial Complex.

No one In my Family has boughten a house so I have no mentor to go to.No car payment , some credit card debt and regular bills is my liabilities.

I'm sure wholesaling can be expensive, but very small  compared to regular investing... it's a much more economical option.