However, transferring a mortgaged property to an LLC could trigger a due-on-sale clause, so consult your lender before doing so.While an LLC does not save taxes, it can make audits more straightforward and help present your rental as a business and you can combine all the hours from multiple STRS into one to meet the MP requirements.

Attend meet-ups.

So when you need to go check on things, rent units, meet contractors, etc, you're jumping in the car for 6 hours, spending 1hr there, and I'm thinking after a full days's work. 

So they need to meet your standards, right? 

I believe many of the 2nd homes will be too far or too small to meet their perceived needs.  

Start with networking, go to all events you can and follow up with who you meet.

And because approval is not required it usually happens the first town meeting and you now have the right to market and sell individual lots.  

Consolidation needs to cycle, with all infrastructure maturing to fully meet new size and facilitate continued growth.

Full disclosure: I am a flat fee Broker.If you find the right buyer, your total listing/brokerage costs could be approximately $500 (assuming the buyer doesn't have an agent, or the net price after their buyer agent commission meets your goal).

I think it's more about the people honestly - if I decide that I'm going that route than I'd narrow it down to 4 or 5 cities and I'd try to meet some agents and property management companies from there.