LMK if you want me to set up a search  for you like Bill was talking about.

Your "min real estate set up " is way overkill for most of the country.

I haven't set my focus in the areas to invest in yet but I will be looking into the nearby markets such upstate NY, NJ and PA, once I settle my mind in this transitioning period. 

I'd like to work toward setting myself up to purchase another property next summer.  

Aside from that, what value do you all see VA's adding to your business?

Setting up a monthly budget specifically for marketing will help you in planning a marketing campaign.I hope that was at least a little bit helpful.

Aside from terms, which I intend to negotiate, I am wonder other things I should consider doing to make sure this investment is worth my while.

Currently hold no assets.4) Holding 300K in professional school student loan debt at 6.8%, plan to refinance perhaps at 5%I'm trying to figure out my strategy for avoiding taxes on my high salary/income that will start soon, and hoping to invest aggressively in the next few years in order to set myself up for passive income in the future.

If you bought the previous property in your own name, you may need to acquire the replacement property in your own name - however, as Dave described, you may be able to set up a single-member LLC - consult your attorney on this one.   

I am investing in other real estate but have money set aside for that.