I recently found out that a different lender (TD Bank) doesn't escrow for insurance at all, so now i'm really wondering if i made a mistake. 

At least 6 months of expenses available, and just accept the fact that you will most likely have to use it to fix some mistakes or unseen issues that will arise. 

In the mean time, however:- I want to get in there and make some mistakes on a good cheap flip- I want to go to REIAs, and build some relationships: Local partners, contractors, investors, financiers, realtors, you name it; I want to build a strong network.- I want to dabble in whatever niches I can; flipping, buying to hold, both sides of whole-selling, etc.How are you going to do all of this while working full time?

If they seem sincere that it was a mistake or just didn't understand the rating system then I will have them back as guests. 

Selling isn't really a good option right now since I think I over-paid a little because I underestimated the amount of work it needed (rookie mistake I know, I'm learning from it) so I haven't increased to value enough to cover my initial investment and paying a relator commission. 

Brandon Turner wrote a blog post 'My $10,000 Mistake ' or something to that effect.Why bother filing when your LLC had  no activity? 

I know I made the mistake of involving in their problem but now I need a solution.Any help/advice would be appreciated!

I don't have any experience and I don't want to make a serious mistake in my first investment, especially if I am unable to be there and handle it in person.

You're going to make mistakes but that's part of the business.

But make no mistake, any STR with 25-30% PM fees AND a good size HOA fee (which any mountain town will have because of snow removal) will cause your expenses to be much higher than a typical rental.