Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

We work in Indy (Central Indiana) and manage over 1K properties here. 

My question is this - does Johnson City receive enough visitation to justify a successful STR?

Visit, explore these place and then narrow it down.

., to the best of my knowledge a Wyoming LLC can own property in any state, however the LLC must register as a foreign entity in that state. 

Share what you are looking for and the deals you are working on with your network in person and on social media regularly.2.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.

Personally, I think I would stack some cash for a year or so while I did this. 

Our first purchases were ones that we lived in and added value while we learned.