I am wondering if I create an LLC to use as a managment company and use the tax benefits created within that.

Our understanding is that the right structure could help us manage and potentially reduce our W-2 tax burden.

Also, at a much lower cost than many of the national "guru" courses.

REI Nation manages 7,964 single-family rental homes in 13 U.S. markets, including Memphis, Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, and Birmingham. 

Property management is KEY in Cash flow markets like Danville.

Lower cost of funds at higher LTV than bringing in investorsWith the right SBA lender, you can close within 30 to 45 daysBetter fixed rate pricing with 504 program than traditionally bank financingGenerally more flexible underwriting with SBA 7a, and the right SBA lender

If you are primarily a lender you can't really contract your way into another position and avoid that lending position.Other issues come up when a lender takes a management role in the operations of any borrower.

Everything can be fixed at a costs, but is it worth it?

3) assessment fees and costs?

On an ideal Brrrr you extract all costs including the cost to purchase the property.