This is a physical asset, not paper, and it's providing consistent income.Albeit for your not understanding tax laws and depreciation, I'm wondering why there's a question as to what you should keep.You understand capital gains, but I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with depreciation and loan paydown.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The seller was willing to take a secondary position on other property assets and provide a 3yr 4% interest on his loan.

I’m also looking for mentorship, partnerships, and apprenticeship opportunities to sharpen my skills and learn from those who’ve been there before.If you’re an investor, agent, lender, or property manager in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Its normally fee service providers who are the greatest advocates of the program, whether it be agents, PM's, coaches/gurus. 

Is anyone aware of any of a property management tool that allows PMs to give discounts to tenants who enroll in autopay (similar to how major US phone providers like do these days)?

I provide short term rental furnishing and renovation finish list that includes paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets etc.

So @Mike S. is providing the perfect solution for you. 

Where to get the most recent and accurate data for things like:Unemployment dataPopulation growthJob diversity and top employers in the areaVacancy rates (eg huduser.org)Property taxes and jnsurance costsI saw bp pro and reventure and a bunch of other websites provide some of this data, but i wonder how accurate and recent it is.

An LLC when properly formed and administered provides separation and protection of assets that are outside of the LLC from the actions of the LLC.