It sounds like you are off to a great start for 2025 and have a good plan.Finding good deals is often the most difficult part of the process. 

Get a list of fix and flippers and start dialing.

I started working foreclosures in 1978 after a one-day seminar.

I think your starting point is off - way off. 

It likely is out of date as to cost as this info is quite old (my guess is 5 years but it could be longer):- Rent Recovery Service: offers flat fee service starting at $20. 3 letters start at $30.

I am just starting out with a STR and found that VRBO is not very specific if they are collecting the tax and paying it to the State as a marketplace facilitator or am I responsible for this tax collection and payment ?

An LLC isn't necessary when starting, in the long term, it may be worth exploring.

We are looking into the possibility of starting out OOS investing in Indianapolis.

I’m new to the community and I’m planning to start a Section 8 rental property business.

Or maybe have them finance the $35k as well and just start sending me checks for $10k/mo right away?