Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

It's a matter of finding the one where the weaknesses are in areas that aren't relevant to your needs and/or don't aggravate your personal pet peeves. 

If one project slows down, others can keep moving.Stagger Projects: Start planning your next project while finishing the current one to keep your pipeline full.DSCR Loans: These loans focus on the property’s income, not your personal income, which can help you finance more properties.StrategyFlip and Hold: Flipping one property while prepping another for rental keeps cash flowing and builds your portfolio.BRRRR Timing: Since BRRRR is slower now, using DSCR loans to get multiple properties might be a good hedge.Good luck with your flip and future investments! 

What types of IRS/CPA approved payments are working well for rents to LLC entities to keep personal and business funds from co-mingling? 

For me personally, our STR and our little inn provide more than half my family's income so I feel I have a fiduciary duty to my wife and kids to maximize that. 

It has worked out for me, but I'm wondering if anyone else has another person they trust that I can float other, similar tasks to?  

Quote from @Sara Valentine: I have rented my personal home as a fully furnished/lots of amenities 3 month rental jan, feb, and march the past 3 years.

You will have to pay higher personal income tax rate, versus waitingtill after one year for lower Capital gain tax rates.

Personal raise How did you add value to the deal?

The owner was motivated due to personal circumstances and wanted to avoid the hassle of listing the property publicly.