I wanted to use my introductory post on Bigger Pockets to prompt feedback and advice on my current foundational plan from industry professionals that can guide me on my journey to success. - How can I maximize my strategy for investment longevity?

We will see how quickly it is resolved.  

Also, keep in mind, if you are targeting property in Pennsylvania, while the switch down the line to re-deed from personal name to the LLC is quick and easy, it is not cheap.

If it's not worth a PM's effort or time because of a difference of opinion re a reasonable rate, it seems to me that can be settled rather quickly and in advance so everyone's happy and there are no surprises.Agree / no?

We go back and forth on how much we would put down and how much to set aside to get it up and running as a STR as quickly as possible.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

One thing that I have quickly learned is to find/lean towards properties that can be good long-term rentals as well.  

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

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I still prefer to keep this at hand as a quick tool to use to calculate at my fingertips.