I like this, bet on the jockey more than the horse kind of situation.

And what kind of neighborhood are you looking for - A, B, C, D?

Any information on local clubs I could join that have this kind of environment would be appreciated.

:)There are always some kind of good deal on furniture out there and I just have to pass because I am not currently looking to outfit another STR and I have no space.I would love to have a 10k sqft warehouse to store stuff when I find it so I have it @Patricia Andriolo-Bull

Question 3: Is there a better way to protect property besides an LLC, such as a trust of some kind? 

LLC, incorporated, etc and also what state you are in.

Dwelling (Building coverage)The limit should be based on the Replacement Cost of the building (cost to rebuild withthe same kind and quality excluding the foundation)2.

Also covid was in full swing which caused all kinds of craziness in the real estate market.

Kind of piggybacking off this same notion but I have a permitted shed in the back of my duplex that would make a great studio apt. 

They finally get back to me after the close date to say they need more time because they are try to cross collateralize their other properties to make this deal happen and the bank they were using doesn't do this kind of loan.