Now that I'm a more experienced designer in real estate, I would love to customize my kitchen more with different materials, unique tile, and more unique pulls/knobs but having a large, clean kitchen was extremely appealing to me as a first-time buyer 4 years ago.

Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

I don't know how to be a landlord and protect myself against crazy tenants.

The loan approval is based on the property’s rental income covering the mortgage—making it easier for investors without traditional income streams to qualify.LLC Protection: Many DSCR lenders allow you to hold the property in an LLC.

Form an asset protection plan that's so complexed it must be described in flow chart form and must include a Wyoming LLC, otherwise what's the point if they aren't "anonymous"?

Would opting for a non-charging order protection state LLC be simpler?

The goal is not to evict but to get them to pay but you need to protect yourself and sometimes tenants need negative reinforcement.

Some states do have special guidelines or customs that differ from state to state, but this is a minority of situations.  

I know I work for the company, but I'm also an All In One Loan customer.

Structure a lease-option deal to protect your credit and ensure a good payment history.