You may have to travel a little to find one of these groups, or possibly once you get you license and are established with a broker if there’s not a meeting in your area you could consider starting one.

I then established my LLC and have been acquiring new properties under its name. 

I am not endorsing him but for thirty bucks and a quick read do that before you shell out tens of thousands for an asset protection advisor or some other fear based sales pitch.  

In general, my advice to you would be to get a good financial advisor and ask some of your questions to get started with what you're looking to try and do.

Be sure to establish a team first with boots on the ground, as there are areas in Cleveland you will want to stay away from.

It's recommended to research and understand the market before investing, and consider consulting with a financial advisor or real estate investment professional for guidance.

Additionally, you may want to consult with a real estate attorney or financial advisor to ensure the deal is structured in a way that is advantageous for you.

Consulting with a financial advisor or real estate professional may provide additional insights tailored to your situation.

According to Jamie and his team, the STR market is healthy, strong, and sustainable at this point.As an owner of STRs and advisor to clients who are also owners, this was a refreshing listen on BP. 

(we once paid $1800 to a big name plumber in town to replace 6in of plastic drainpipe under a stand alone tub). 3) We need better understanding of the legal structure (LLC) that we should have in place for our property, and also a tax advisor (CPA) to help with understanding deductions.