Lo and behold, many of said states will require the foreign entity to disclose owners/members and such, negating your desire for secrecy. 

It's worth mentioning the STR regulations are relatively new, and I think some properties currently operating are basically grand-fathered with the old permit, and I don't know if being a new owner one'd be able to get a new permit if it's not in the designated location.

I’m worried about: - Liability if the tenant decides to take legal action

The meet up I went to a number of times in San Antonio was more for the benefit of the owner of the meet up.

It could be some sort of skill set for renovations, design for furnished rentals, specific market knowledge, owner occupied loan products for a house hack, etc. 

If so would you be willing to share your experience - how it worked, how long it took, how you decided what type of zoning to ask for, etc.

The workshop shows how SDIRA owners can earn double-digit returns by owning real estate as a bank. 

Best of luck to you no matter what you decide!

This is also apparently going to "be a thing" with airbnb portfolios as I am currently working with another owner ready for retirement.

Turns out, the previous owner did take many steps to mitigate the moisture damage and the home was very dry and mold free when we acquired it.