And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.1) Holdfolio isn't a match for me, personally (due to not enough experience, skin in the game, etc).

Solve their problem, and you’ll get paid.5️⃣ YOUR APPROACH IS STALEAre you just going through the motions?

Just remember though unless you have deep pockets you need to at a bare minimum stay cash flow neutral until you get the property running and your debt paid off.  

Try being an agent, your phone number is EVERYWHERE and you get targeted by a whole industry that wants to sell you the latest gimmick.Here is what helped me.I answer calls and when it's a telemarketer I will interrupt them and say very friendly (because I don't hate the poor person who gets paid to do this and coached to be ruthless): Hey, so glad you called, can you do me a big favor? 

I would take out a private loan on the paid off property to get the other one squared away

The factors to consider are your overall objectives, your credit score, DTI and personal financial condition I recommend you find a broker or originator whom you can trust and have them weigh your options.

I've paid for a handful of programs over the years from cheap to expensive and narrow-focused to broad-based. 

If someone injures themselves and sues, they will sue the LLC, not you personally.

I'm now finally here in person, and have started to go view places in person with the intent of purchasing. 

I got a renewal bill for insurance and it is a little over double the amount i paid last year.