Would love to have a chat and learn more about it.

You can evaluate the additional cost and payback time as if you were paying for heat to get a handle on it but the jump to most efficient is probably not worth it in your situation.

I know i built 4 in the Ocala market and permits were very long year or more very frustrating .. 

First get a job.Save enough for 3.5% down for FHA mortgage and buy a 2-4 family property.You can live in one unit and rent out the rest.

They will almost certainly demand a proof of funds letter too.

We are in North Western PA and working on opening our 5th STR. 

Just drive and knock on doors with no money or experience and you will kill it.

I only ask because the main purpose of an LLC is legal protection, and if you don't have a large amount of assets to protect, say less than $1M...you may be putting the cart before the house, and it may make more sense for you to focus more on finding and closing more deals.

Live there for three years and move and buy again.

Buy and hold it is good.