@Adam GottRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My goal is to determine if I can still use this LLC as a holding company while maintaining liability protection.

The fundamentals of a company always win.  

I did the lesser cost one because 1) it cost less and 2) I figured it would be a good way to determine the company's capabilities and if they are proven, I might consider going to the higher priced package.

And here is a video that helps understand how to get the 100 hours for material participation.Another way is to buy a property in a company name and utilize section 469 grouping activities.

That is the legal expression if you want to google it.

Now, we've done dozens of new builds and flips and our mortgage company continues to fund development deals up to$ 20M.

I am also a realtor that handles 15 properties and different companies.

Does the residency requirement for primary housing require living in a legal unit?

Not to mention that insurance companies will find every which way to avoid paying a claim.