I suggest you read Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth, published by Bigger Pockets and then join the Facebook group by the same name.  

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

You can contact the law firm who published the info also.Each jurisdiction has it own procedures.

@Jill Hutson nationwide, days on market for rentals (DOM) are pushing an average of 50 days.ZIllow is the #1 site to advertise rentals, but there are many more.We publish to 30.FYI - there website is not doing anything.Question: how much are you paying them for a Placement Fee?

We recently published a video on how to avoid the Hobby Loss Rule.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

But as I've read more about the process, including a BP published book by Brian Green 'Long Distance Investing', I'm wondering if not only is a RE agent not needed for me, but is likely to work against my favor.Why? 

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.