They have consistently failed to communicate essential information to the sellers and their attorneys. 

the lehigh valley has had pretty consistent population growth over the past few decades, even post COVID. 

Depending on the experience we may opt not to go the LLC route and try to establish other strategies for asset protection that is consistent with management and cost minimization.Would appreciate hearing about the experiences of other real estate investors, including about the pitfalls to avoid with this kind of structure? 

I mean that's what these forums are for correct.I've only seen one person consistently responding that seems to take a different position of what ABA markets, and that is @Jerry W..

The substantial 40%+ YoY increase in new listings in February is generally consistent with Austin’s typical seasonal pattern, where seller activity picks up as we head into spring.

Then you've got all the pieces playing off each other and can start benefitting from consistent exposure.  

Will they be consistently available to answer your questions/help you navigate new scenarios?).

Unfortunately most collections companies only work with large corporations that provide consistent business.

They consistently drop the ball and are charging waaaaaay below market rents.

It's not foolproof (and nothing is) but if another investor in your market has said "I use company X consistently" and then another investor says "I've used company X too and would recommend them"...then that usually puts us in a good starting position.Have you been to any local real estate groups yet?