Lots of threads on this forum and cheap books you can buy.

Even small, consistent amounts add up over time.Learn & NetworkKeep reading REI books, but also join real estate meetups or online groups like here on BiggerPockets.

Spend $50 and read the to; three books about real estate syndication.

Totally worth it to cover any gaps.For managing it all, a Property Management System (PMS) could save you a ton of time by syncing calendars, automating messaging, and handling bookings.

Read Section 8 books instead.  

Now with bookings slowing, many of them may be overwhelmed with the negative cashflow.

TIAErich  Erich - I would echo other's comments, but also point you in the direction of a Bigger Pocket book, "Estimating Rehab Costs" - It's a 2019 version, so the actual dollar amounts will need to be increased, but it can give you a good starting point for the process that you can refine/update over time. 

I know the podcasts and books speak about being in a deal with zero skin in the game, but that is an outlier situation not the norm. 

Hey Kareem -A solid first step is educating yourself through podcasts, books, and forums like BP.

In terms of Costs associated with an LLC-Roughly like $100 to file with the secretary of state in Ohio if you wanted to do it yourself-Cost for your accountant to prep a tax return at the end of the year for that LLC (depends on your accountant)-Cost of a higher interest rate with a DSCR loan -Maybe more advanced, but if you have more rentals the cost of additional bookkeeping software like having to pay for additional quick books accounts.