One just uses the tried and true wholesaling methods and each geographical area will have its unique ways of doing this.With a lot of land deals starting with tax sales. this is common in CA AZ etc etc. currently I am funding deals in WA ID MT CO AZ TX FLA and then some other states.

If it’s in an LLCs name it s protected if maintained correctly.  

I've been learning about real estate investing and am ready to take action on my first out-of-state property using the BRRRR method (with plans for short-term rentals).

Not when there are so many alternative methods of engagement towards resolve of which past clients have appreciated.

Some quick googling suggests the answer is yes provided I don't rent it out more than 180 days for the first year, do I understand correctly?

If you want a lower downpayment way of investing without moving into the property, I recommend the BRRRR method. 

Often times when a builder/buyer moves too fast, or is too busy and overlooks a key piece of due diligence, the unethical ones will try the "scorched earth" method and blame everyone but themselves, even when they know it was their own mistake, and they'll see if they can scare you, the seller, the title company et al into paying damages/fixing their problem. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

You are closer to correct if you are looking for large-scale multi, but still sound like someone who asks questions and only wants to hear what he wants to hear.