Thanks for the advice I do believe a portfolio lender will be much more beneficial for me in this situation.

Connecting with a BP member who have taken on renovations in the markets we are targeting could lead to contractor referrals, sharing stories of successes or heartaches, etc.It is my personal opinion that if you reach out to someone with common interest, the conversations will be more organic and you'll build a mutually beneficial connection!

Those two things are mutually exclusive.

Insurance quote difference is 30% between shelter and other known companies like state farm/liberty mutual.

The stock and mutual fund companies are NOT what you are looking for. 

Think of DIY as the stock market and Turnkey as more of a mutual fund. 

Anything that’s beneficial will be great!

I find that recommendations are so much more satisfying than trying someone out at whim, and often much more beneficial to all involved. 

As far as an s-corp, it is not usually a good idea to hold rentals in one, as there are issues if your strategy changes in the future.S-Corps may be beneficial if the income you are producing from real estate is ordinary income and subjected to self employment taxes (like flipping homes, wholesaling, property management).Be sure to talk with a CPA that knows your entire situation before making this decision.

Also, I have found it to be very beneficial to get a home inspection after rehab and before listing so you know what to anticipate from a buyer's home inspection after you receive an offer.