I stumbled across this post and found it interesting since I recently acquired the Deal Automator. 

They go around the country partnering/acquiring existing property management companies.

I am more thinking of moving forward, I am at a stage where I am looking to acquire 6 to 10 properties from now through 2025 (that's the plan) and I was inquiring as to the best way to own those properties that would offer asset protection and tax advantages.

@Shrikant Kakani- thanks ...if you  dont need to use financing - disreagrd the following tip ..if you will need to use a loan to acquire your 1st investment property - I would recommend getting the formal loan pre approval step completed ..this is free  and it will help answer many questions you have  and  help get you organized and  prepared .

This asset has clear intrinsic value/value-add potential that is hard to acquire in multifamily these days.

I'm working on acquiring a former Adult Care Home from a retired couple, and I'm doing research ahead of a conversation with them about owner financing, which they are open to.

That's why you do your due diligence before you acquire, not after.

That said, I don't think I could've acquired 2 smaller properties for the price of my 5 bedroom that also outperformed it. 

The reason I am interested in this is because I don't have a ton of cash to put down but I want to acquire more properties even if it means paying a little bit of a higher rate and/or price. 

How do people who acquire and manage STR's track the time for their Active Material Participation activities?