Any agents work at a brokerage that offers you access to instant buyers like eXp Express Offers, etc?

Real estate is a slow game, where you don't become instantly, but its return can be beneficial in the long run.

But I would never buy anything that did not have a lot of instant equity..

Transferring properties in your name to a LLC gives you instant asset protection.

We currently are under contract to buy a .3 acre lot in downtown that is in a frequent transit area, which means we are allowed to build two accessory dwelling units on the lot. we are also zoned for a duplex, so that’s the plan!

Diego - BrightInvestor has a launch this weekend including instant insurance quotes for rental properties nationwide.

I also wouldn't dwell on this.

There are different names for the same thing (landlord, dwelling) but you don't need landlord and homeowners separately.

According to State Farm agent it should be "Rental dwelling" policy, not home owner policy. 

Depreciation rules for the two definitions are different.A short-term rental (STR) is a dwelling unit that is used on a “transient” basis.