However, a few things I would suggest to give you a better perspective is: 1) Talk to property management companies in the area to see if they operate in the area and/or have comments on tenants in the area, 2) Speak to a few banks to understand how they would lend on this property, 3) Scan Zillow/craigslist and other listing sites to understand the rental market for listings...

Any recommendations for a title company or escrow company who can help us check the current title is clear, etc and work with us on this transaction?

My plan for property is to rent after rehab which the same realtor has a property management company we’ve discussed using. 

Any recommendations on companies that provide these services?

Is it difficult if I purchase a property in my name and then I want to transfer the mortgage over to the LLC will my mortgage company allow that?

Also it depends if you hire a company or if you are hiring a person and paying them hourly - the hourly cleaner will be cheaper, but there's more management involved on your side.I pay $120 per turn for a 2br condo.

What I would do, seeing as I have my own syndication investment company, is use a large portion to invest in my deals as they come.

My lender is a home loan company and not tied to any bank.

Quote from @Michael Burner: 🚫 Warning: Unfair Practices by Real Estate Skills 🚫I want to share my frustrating experience with the company “Real Estate Skills” to warn others about their questionable practices.

I'm with a construction and design company and we operate in NC - feel free to reach out, would love to work with you and help you create a high-performing STR.Here are a few we did in NC for you to check out:-https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/755582185230853225?