I don't know how much if any light duty I can get at my w-2 job, (Carpel tunnel not job related so no employer responsibility) so I thought maybe I would re-fi my house to a 30 year note to lower payments. 

Your protection is in getting insurance policies that provide you coverage and include a duty to defend clause - meaning the insurance carrier has a duty to hire an attorney to defend you.

With the proximity to the military base, there is a continual stream of perspective tenants moving into the area, most with 4 year duty assignments.

Hello everyone on BP,I have a burning question about finance that is vital in my next step to acquiring my first rental property.

Assuming that the property management LLC dutifully and quickly pays all rental income to the property holding LLC, how, if at all, should the property management LLC be taxed?  

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

The agent also has a duty to show the client homeowner every single offer that comes in, no matter the agent's opinion of the offer.

Yes I was active duty at the time so I didn't have all the time to spend on the place but it worked out well.

The full background check, eviction check, home visit, etc is vital for a screening.  

Would getting your license and doing the duties of the Realtor really be the best use of your time?