In fact the whole premise is that it doesn't really matter to the guest.The reality is that there's no real benefit to shifting rate into fees in terms of acquiring guest bookings because both Airbnb/VRBO feature total price heavily now, and actually default to not even showing the nightly rate on new accounts or when not logged in. 

They also heavily depend on the type of MF investing/underwriting.

Reality is, there is no magic mentoring program, they are just heavily marketed.

While working a full-time job, I want to live below my means and invest heavily into real estate.

I'm heavily considering going the route you went.

I am heavily leaning in that direction

Many areas are street by street, but I think the path of progress weighs more heavily towards the east side of downtown in areas like Evanston and Madisonville.

Not to deflect you to them, but if you do a "Search" at the top of the screen for LLC vs corporation, you will find a number of good responses.Also, you are not taxed heavily by taking a salary from an LLC.

I'm out of state so heavily rely on data from the area to determine the market.

I think a good property should be able to serve as short & long term rentals in needed. if it caters heavily on one side, it eventually will collapse on its own.