I have been trying to put together a 5 year general 5 year plan (That is the idea, experience being a landlord might mean I hire a PM and time to scale will likely be longer.).

As far as legal advice, anyone in their right mind will tell you to hire an attorney. 

I know I will need to hire an attorney. 

-- Recommend a professional be hire!

They prevent bedbugs from entering or escaping mattresses.Routine Inspections: Regularly check mattresses, bed frames, and furniture for signs of bedbugs (small black spots, eggs, or live bugs).Furniture Choice: Choose furniture with metal or plastic legs instead of wood, as bedbugs are less likely to infest non-porous surfaces.Bedbug Traps: Place bedbug traps under bedposts and other furniture legs to catch any potential bedbugs before they become a problem.Professional Cleaning: Schedule routine deep cleans between guest stays, and if you ever suspect bedbugs, hire a pest control professional immediately.Clear Guidelines: Educate your cleaning staff on how to spot bedbugs early, and encourage them to report any signs immediately.These steps will help you set up a smooth, well-managed STR that’s ready to generate revenue while maintaining a good relationship with your LTR tenants.

I had hired an out-of-state investment consultant and project manager who both turned out to be a complete disaster.

I will be traveling across the US to a better housing market, I have access to the MLS for every state which is cheaper than hiring a realtor and will make my journey better and faster.Also I have no income I live on disability and invest that into stocks, I worked a few months in IT and saved everything and quit so I could buy time.

If he is not eligible to claim REP status, is he eligible to claim he materially participates in the deals (even the ones with <5% ownership)?

- If you're already working with a local PMC, why hire them when they should have advised you to list if vacant?

I had hired an out-of-state investment consultant and project manager who both turned out to be a complete disaster.