I have done it in a STR but as stated above the bathroom situation might hurt you in reviews especially in groups of primarily adults or adults and teenagers.

They are there to sell you a loan.Meanwhile, transferring Title to the LLC is another screwy situation that people create for themselves.

Wholesale Deal under contract in Bryan ,txit is a vacant trailer on a lot both owned by the Ownerunder contract for 55k needs 10k to repair get it rented outall together 65k to get the property and get it operational investor next door door similar situation got the trailer and lot for 64k repairs included.  

I am also in a similar situation.

Putting real estate assets into an LLC or trust are all terms I hear about but am wondering if that would be appropriate and/or necessary in this situation to off set any potential liability?

You just need to shop around for the professional companies with multiple crews and an office.

unfortunately, with both rates and prices high, it is very, very difficult to cash flow, even in a low cost market.i understand that not everyone's personal / family situation permits them to house hack, but there's no better way to get started. 

As a former CA resident the situation might be similar. 

having trouble getting a home equity loan due to my work situation. 

Seems like there is always something that he can offer and plan a well rounded overall strategies depending on your particular situation.