When I get to them, the home owner might think of me as his "fair-haired boy" and want to talk to me.

I know I can start an LLC but if I am the sole owner of the LLC, can any one get to my personal property (home, stocks, etc.)? 

Many STR owners have ventured into MTR to supplement their income and we have far more supply than we did 2 years ago.With your desired price range of under $100k inventory is likely to be very limited. 

Now I don't know if you are a believer in the tomfoollery of these asset protection gurus who have you set up multiple LLC's but, however, that theory of keeping everything in separate vaults does not work with getting a NonQM bank statement loan for example which could be used as income.You live in the property- owner occupancy also limits you from many commercial or DSCR type loans.

The owner called me a few days after receiving.

This also allows for property owners to more easily write-off assets that get damaged/destroyed as the value of these assets is determined as part of the study.

We have a city near Denver (Arvada) that allows for non-owner occupied STRs but limits the number of nights you can rent to 240/year as a short-term rental.

This data can provide light on their dependability and level of client support.Seek recommendations from other real estate investors or property owners in your area.

Some states offer greater privacy protections for LLC owners than others.

MLS, Zillow, Cold Calling/lead generating, Realtors, Mail Marketing, SEO/Online marketing...If you are going direct-to-owner (aka sourcing your own deals), you'll have the most and best options.