We're often helping each other problem solve our listings or helping with specific situations that are occurring at our properties.

I'd talk to brokers in your specific asset class and market.Do you already own similar assets?

@Eric Coats, to answer your specific questions, estimating expenses are pretty simple. 

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

Would that be, for example, if the PM says, "I manage a duplex for John Smith in Turlock," then I call John as a reference, ask John a few questions, and then ask John the address of his duplex so I can later look it up on the county website and verify if he is the owner?

You CAN limit that agreement to a specific property; but, as others have stated, agents are looking for a certain amount of loyalty from their clients.If an agent gets vibes from a prospective client that indicates that they want to cheapskate and not pay a professional for their service, they are not likely to waste their time with them.

I keep finding conflicting information and the IRS website doesn't specifically mention using an RV as a STR.

I forget; it was payment processing related) that required me to have a website for the business.

Spent a minute on their website and this in particular stood out to me as a red flag.

I've even paid for a subscription to have limitless access to all articles on multiple of these websites.