I have a feeling just starting out my home is not going to get much exposure on sites like air bnb or vrbo until I get some good reviews.If anyone has experience in this market I would be intrigued to hear how best to manage my new STR.

So whether it books on the hotel site or Airbnb, AirDNA will see it booked either way.The only potential discrepancy is if they're listing it for a very different rate on the hotel site than on the Airbnb site. 

See the site map URL.

Would any of you recommend a certain site that specifically handles formation of LLC for rental property?  

You can find owners' names and mailing addresses on the county assessors site.

The quick answer is "yes" AND there are deal analyzers on BP's site.

Due to the current interest rates, you probably can't live for free, but you can definitely learn how to house hack in that first year, reduced your personal housing costs, learn the rent by room/co-living strategy on-site, and then probably break-even after move out, but most importantly, it is possible to make that work in 2025 with today's rates.It just takes being open-minded and willing to be flexible for the 1st year.  

My wife and I rarely even look at a different site when traveling with family.  

GC in my area cost 10% of the total and I would say that is worth it for what they provide, but if you have the knowledge and willingness to be on the phone with subs (and spend a lot of time on site) you could save that by DIYing it.

YES, a person CAN sell without total site cleanup from a house fire.