Property Management Consideration:If you choose to invest out-of-state, hiring a property management company is almost essential.

A lot of investors based in expensive markets such as Las Vegas are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

Then it was radio silence even from CCIA.Until a video of him circulated on the web (it is now removed).

I do have a video I can send them of me doing a walkthrough of the property in between guests.

If they choose not to pay, you can sue in small claims court for damages. 

Our clients trust us to do the right thing, not because we simply ask them to trust us, but that trust is earned through our actionsI think a lot comes down to experience when choosing the right PM for you.

This included adding a video game system (retro PacMan), adding central A/C, rehabbing backyard space to include life-sized outdoor games, grill, firepit & seating.Before hiring the PM, I did a thorough competitive analysis to determine where I could feasibly land revenue-wise if the property was fully maximized to its potential within the existing constraints (location) and with the PM fees. 

What do you suggest is the best entity classification to choose from for a new, up-in-coming business owner to get the best balance between liability protection and tax advantages? 

I’ve watched a few videos on this and it sounds like, if done right by an attorney, you can still keep anonymity.  

The people who do that could be landlords, they choose not to, for various reasons but often the exact ones your detailing.