Hey @Isaiah Cortez, speak to an REI-savvy attorney who operates in FL (doesn't have to be located in FL but should know state-specific rules/regulations/laws).We see so many different entity structures for rental portfolios in our REI Bookkeeping Firm.Whatever you decide, ensure it's simple enough for you to easily abide by the structure in your day-to-day operations. 

The roommate (without the order against him) loves the place and is consulting the military's attorney.

If you do, you should consider consulting an attorney to discuss what you should have in place, and make sure your insurance company understands the setup as well and the potential increase for that scenario.Hope that helps.Mike

I speak to the estate planning attorney on Wed (I have another property in Philadelphia in my name that needs to be sorted as I'm currently exposed liability wise and another internationally also in my name that I am about to start STR) so I want to read up before that meeting.Thanks!

You don't need an attorney because it won't be worth it to spend money to get a property that you may never have had a legal contract on.

I would love to know where is the best place for me to start & least expensive, & what do I need as far as a team (attorneys, repair professionals, etc).

If I were you I would go to a local attorney and see if they will collect for you on a contingency basis and you pay the costs of the suit (probably $250).

Throw in uncooperative tenant, sex offender, children living within and nearby, and no current lease, and you should be running to the nearest attorney as fast as you can. 

Notice given by or to the attorney for either party shall be as effective as if given by or to said party.

Since then there have been many changes to Colorado landlord/tenant laws and as a result, I bought a local attorney's lease (actually a fairly large law firm).