You can - 1) establish a trust for asset protection, 2) utilize the Homestead Exemption for property protection, 3) consider tenancy by the entirety for marital property (this might just be applicable to California, my home state)4) make sure you have adequate liability insurance for additional protection, 5) think about forming a business entity to shield assets, 6) and have proper estate planning for asset distribution.Seek tax and legal advice from experts in your state.

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

Ensure utilities are back in your name.

Starting with an FHA loan on a property with separate utilities is a great way to begin.

These companies and their leadership/owners don't care about anonymity because they understand how to properly operate their business i.e. avoid negligent activity while utilizing contract management systems ensuring all vendors are vetted with appropriate licensing and insurance and contracts with  indemnification are in place.

@Jay Hinrichs   I won't reply to his/her posts, may possibly be an ex-employee utilizing a different name.  

Obviously, I’d have to account for utilities and furnishings- I want those that have experience in this area and then maybe I could converse more on such items to look to before signing a contract.

By utilizing one provider for both services, both can be aligned, customized to your portfolio’s needs which should achieve a better outcome overall.Real estate investing can be very complex and navigating taxes, compliance and insurance can be overwhelming and complex, deterring some people from expanding their portfolio or from investing at all.

I drove to the house, explained the situation to the tenants, and emphasized that we needed to locate the leak.When the utility worker arrived, he wasn’t in the best mood.

FHA-Owner Occupancy Loan, to limit down payment to be able to utilize for maintenance