My first STR is more about establishing my process and ensuring that I enjoy it, and then expanding. 

I don't know your personal financial situation, so it would make sense to discuss with a loan officer or financial advisor about your most important next steps.

What areas to target, finding deals, MLS or wholesalers or cold calling or door knocking, contractors, rehab, lenders, property manager or self managed, establishing systems, tenant screening...  

Be sure to work with a corporate advisor who can help you understand the formalities you will need to follow so as not to pierce your companies vail. 

Talk to your advisor. 

Subtract your purchase price from your net sales price and you'll get an approximate idea of what your gain really is.If your profit is truly $400K over the $500K allowed by law then I think you're on to a great plan - move out, turn it into a rental, establish your intent to hold for investment. 

Purchase price: $318,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Sale price: $380,000 2900s sqft. 5 bed, 3.1 bath single family residence in established neighborhood What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Can I employ some sort of a personal advisor to understand if I should buy a house or not?

We have created a multi member LLC and have established operating agreement, real estate agents, contractors, CPA and have identified some potential properties and PM companies.

By establishing clear policies and procedures, and making sure your tenants are aware of their rights and responsibilities, you can set clear expectations and prevent misunderstandings.