Semi-relatedly, how does one go about putting properties under the LLC, would you recommend when buying to just buy in the LLC’s name?

We got really excited until we talked to other family members who still practice semi-traditional R.E.

I do know of some semi famous SOCAL investors who have absolutely killed it out there regardless of any economics etc....Sometimes I drive through on the way to the Sierras or Vegas.

I have a semi-flexible schedule, and am on the road about 2 days per week.

Too much of a risk in my opinion - great if the policies are low cost but if they don't protect you from a major loss then there is no point in having the insurance, you might as well save the premiums and roll the dice that nothing is going to happen.The only option that seemed semi-viable was American Modern but there have been mixed reviews on that so I'm not sure about switching.

It's abandoned (although the owners park a truck their to keep people away and actually semi-maintain the property).The rumor is there is a foot of bat guano inside.

I live in a semi-rural, pretty small town that I was pretty much ignoring from an REI perspective because I was thinking it's mostly home owners here and always pictured rentals being near colleges and in much more dense areas.

You will be looking for someone with a high income and semi-bad credit. 

One is a reno and occupy then refinancing and do it all over again.The other is a semi turnkey hold that is strictly cash flow and amortization yields. 

Where I live it would be a property that would sell, but then again I live in a semi rural area where many people live in double wides out in the boonies.