I absorb as much REI content that I can find online and want to expand my horizons with others' experiences. 

@Gerald MaczugaYou should contact a tax specialist, not an online forum.

Step 2, open a bank account (you'll need an EIN, which you can get online from the IRS at this link https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp.)Step 3, sign a deed of your property into the LLC. 

Just stick to the basics and don't sucked into all the online fitness crap you see every day.   

There are quite a few Communities who deal with passive investors - most are not local, most are online and some have meetups as well. 

However, I would definitely want to see the loan handled by a "local" lender - not one of those online VA loan companies.

I would suggest to listen to the BP podcasts and read as much as possible online and here in the forum. 

You can invest excess cash flow and get 5% return (online savings, CDs, treasuries) (or simply pay down principal). 

With the landscape constantly changing, it's vital to adapt and find innovative ways to not only reach buyers and sellers but also close deals efficiently and effectively.Here are some strategies I'm looking to discuss:Digital Marketing: Have you transitioned to an online-first marketing approach?

So using this forum to gain a little advice on strategies (I read online and elsewhere in the forum) seemed like a good place to start.