Any tips on how to find or distinguish cash flowing properties besides the 1% rule?

I created a VA LLC with my daughter as the owner (for my anonymity and asset protection), and was planning to hold private mortgages (using another LLC I created), to strip equity and for anonymity.  

See it doesn’t matter, there are no rules governing this.

Like there is actually a rule where they cannot discuss it?

For any new acquisitions though you’ll likely want to buy in a new LLC just to create some separation between your personal liability and your rental properties. 

Run a professional operation, have your business rules in place, and follow them.You'll be much happier in the long run.

I then stumble upon real estate and fell in love with the concept of how it can create wealth over time(the BRRR Investing).

Heck, if all that matters is cash flow, then no one would flip houses- no cash flow in that, it's only betting that you can create future equity and that the market is stable enough to provide that. 

It definitely hits and exceeds the 1% rule. 

Do your best to mitigate issue before they crop up and annoy residents.Maybe create a free service, for those that are not using your management services, to come and review their STRs for safety, procedures for help etc.