Dozens of podcasts & articles explaining the how-to's and the advantages of doing this.

If the dynamic had been as simple as "you need an LLC" I would have gotten one for them, in fact Renovo pre-approved me but did require an LLC prior to closing, in Illinois can be done on line and I think it a 10min form to complete, $150 fee to expedite and I had my Articles of Incorporation the next day. 

Also, ask them what the most popular colors and color schemes are, since they deal with painters and homeowner directly, they can be treasures of information of what accent colors are being used and where, etc.* Call local property mgr's and/or ask for referrals from your relator friends/associates, and ask them for referrals - sometimes they will be nice enough to offer helpful advice, especially, if you tell them you will consider using them when you turn the house into a rental in a yearAs a 27yr appraiser and Realtor/Broker, the paint job has minimal affect on the value, unless it is so bad that I have to mark it down in quality and/or condition.

I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamIt's risky to start out with a BRRRR, especially if you don't have capital for reserves. 

If you're set on investing out of state, I'd recommend reading this article by David Greene for starters: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...If possible, it's a good idea to visit the market you plan to invest in to familiarize yourself with the area and it's also a good way to network.

It seems like this is one of the biggest challenges for people in real estate.This will not be a popular post, but taking a course on raising money will not magically raise money for someone.

I would check out the blog article 17 Questions to Ask an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent.After you have your questions ready, I'd recommend using BiggerPockets Agent Finder to match with a local, investor-friendly real estate agent who can help you find, analyze, and close your next deal.

Links below to articles that explain some of the possibilities.   

I'm often presented with opportunities to acquire investment condos in Orlando, Miami, and other popular Florida cities.I always decline.Read the article below to understand better why "condo" and "Florida" are now a particularly bad combination!

Here's a recent article from ISS:https://www.insideselfstorage.com/development/busting-9-common-misconceptions-about-self-storage-development