There are definitely multiple options and some will allow for a set amount of personal transactions per year to waive commission splits.

Of course if you are required to pay off the 2% mortgage then your cash on cash ROI goes way down, but with a 30% equity cushion you’re still way ahead.I really dislike contractor for deed, lease option, or not recording warranty deed as “solutions” for the due on sale clause.  

Strategies include offering owner financing, allowing trade-ins, or providing lease options.

At some point, if your business takes off, the single member LLC gives you optionality to move to an S Corp (which typically means less self employment taxes). 

In my case, I think TK is the best option - at least to initiate my real estate journey.

To your point, I still definitely believe investing out of state is a viable option.

If a HELOC isn’t an option due to income requirements, a 1031 exchange into an apartment complex could be a smart move to boost your monthly net cash flow and diversify your portfolio.

As for property management software, options like Hostaway or Lodgify can streamline bookings and communication.

I've seen some options recently for credit reporting for your tenants rent payments.

There are a lot of options out there, but the rates are excruciating right now for new flippers.