I just wanted to quickly clarify what the $149/year cost for Lula includes.

Also make sure to consider all the aspects you can including the tax differences. 

We would offer more of a budget-friendly option which could include FB marketplace/goodwill -Manages furnished rentals (STR/MTR) for investors.

Would you share 3 specific things I should do during my "training period" (if it includes a book, which one)?

A real estate lawyer can help you navigate the specifics, including ensuring you don’t inadvertently trigger any unintended tax consequences.A few tips to consider:Check with your mortgage lender: If there’s a loan on the property, transferring it to an LLC could violate the loan’s due-on-sale clause.

Their advantages include house hacking which includes better finance options and hustle.My last purchase was so large cash negative that the rents were $3k less than PITI.  

i have an LTR portfolio in 3 states including CT and PA. 

Common deductible expenses include mortgage interest, property management fees, repairs, and even travel expenses related to property management.

Quote from @Marc Shin: Hello,For the financing of a BRRRR, are there lenders that are willing to include the costs of Airbnb set up (i.e. furnishings) in the initial hard money loan for a BRRR? 

While both involve finding and properly securing a site and bringing it to full entitlement, the ground-up process includes the land piece but gets way more involved and complex to execute.The full "Monty" for ground-up development needs to include financial literacy, an explanation of metrics, and how they work.