But, even assuming it is accurate, your other numbers seem like they've been massaged to make this work, which is never a good first step.

Cash buyout with enhanced initial pension singled my departure with 35 years service.I never saw any point in giving up an easy guaranteed income that did not interfere with managing my investment properties.

Not necessarily much, but there will be some post-purchase repairs, vetting of applicants, and ongoing maintenance and tenant massaging. 

I am always trying to enhance my DD skills and would love to see what others are doing.

We tend toward a rosy perspective on concepts which enhance our own career pursuits, disposed to glossing over endemic threats to our success.

There have been changes over the past year to comply with new regulations and a there are a few enhancements.

I see a lot of folks successful and enhance their chances w/properties in their own local.  

In another article, (https://www.dunncarney.com/2007/06/layering-limited-liability-companies-does-it-enhance-the-liability-shield/) it seems to confirm the same but was structured in a way that I could not tell if that was only in the case of wrongful conduct.If any of my information seems to be incorrect or misinformed let me know so I can correct my understanding.

I don't speak to him directly but he leaves a massage on my VM that sounds a little pissy to be honest with you.

You have title insurance and that depends on the price of property and whether you get enhanced or not.