Registered agent as mentioned or a PO box would be your best options if you want to have it somewhere else.

Loans involving investors like I describe above get an A grade and get gobbled up on the open market. 

A more streamlined approach, which still offers a significant degree of protection, would involve grouping properties by state under separate LLCs, as I did.As you delve deeper into real estate investment, you may also want to explore syndications and private placements.

I believe a PM and STR have different management fees as the job is more hands on and involved.

But, for the sake of the renovation portion I would greatly appreciate the thoughts and opinions of what options you all recommend and what has worked well for you.

Articles of Organization (depending on the entity you choose), Statement of Authority, Operating Agreement (can be optional), Employer Identification Number (EIN).

There's also the option of sweat equity if you don't have the capital to pay for the remodel: In other words, buy the materials and do the work yourself over time.

You are concerned about the work involved in real estate investing, but the people who do "active" investing tend to be PASSIONATE about it.

A 1 agent sale is being considered as an option the only issue is how to keep the agent unbiased.

If you use an independent agent they should be able to access but if you need help shoot me a message.I'm sure there are other options for it but this works for us.