Hey Phil,I live here in Memphis and can say from experience that Tennessee makes it easy to setup an Llc. 

Preferably out of state near Charlotte NC where our daughter lives.  

Wrongfully terminating individuals not only disrupts their lives and livelihoods but also reflects a lack of respect for their rights as employees.

Do not live with regrets, what you did was right for you during that time.

There's definitely a few things to note since you are residing in Europe, most of the investors we work with that live over there do put it in an entity but there are a few details for how that would work since you aren't necessarily local. 

Where do you live, and where are your units? 

With your background in real estate (STRs and assisted living), commercial MAY make more sense and then if there are any residential deals you can take them as well.

You may also want to consider purchasing multi-unit properties and live in one of the units.

If she is worried about her gas bill, she apparently can't afford to live in this unit.

Quote from @Andrew Lawlor: I've been actively investing in short-term rental properties for the past three years, managing one live property and another that will go live in two months.