Recently, I created a Series LLC with separate DBAs (per advice from my CPA), but I haven't done the deed transfers yet.My main concern is the due-on-sale clause – if transferring the deed to the LLC triggers an issue with my lender.

Who did you use to create your fund?

There are many here in my local area and your area is likely to have the same type of meetings.Most of the deals that I fund are by meeting investors in person at these groups and creating strong relationships. 

I was drawn to real estate as a way of investing money I have saved up (around $130K with additional funds to leverage out of a 401K if needed), and potentially creating reliable cash flow over the next 10 years. 

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We have such a unique opportunity here.

No kidding.. each Jurisdiction is unique..

This caused a historically unique opportunity for investors - they could buy Class A properties and immediately cashflow when renting them out.This couldn't last forever, and it didn't, as excited new investors drove up prices.

Syndication has been an essential element in creating scalability for my business.

Hey DenisI have commented a lot about arbitrage in a general sense here, however I believe I am uniquely qualified to answer here as I live and operate about 65 units in this specific market.In 2016 I got my STR start arbitraging a Gulf Front mansion that was in foreclosure and I got a great deal on.