We got it ready to rent and although we had many many people inquire, they didn’t want to pay the price we posted.

Or the garage was worth half of what I was paying, so I’ll pay 1/2 rent until I get it back.

You have the option of paying this yourself or have the tenant pay it.

Why do I need to pay a lender money for training before they lend me money?

We would use the additional units to bring in the funds to pay the mortgage plus expenses.

Currently, I have tenants paying via Venmo/Zelle.

Don't pay anything upfront except appraisal fee.

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.

My  CPA strongly suggested that I set up my LLC in the Tennessee for tax purposes.

While the bank may have facilitated the transfer without issue, updating the title is still important for legal and liability reasons, particularly for tax and asset protection purposes associated with LLC ownership.The title company has indicated they can handle the title change process, which typically involves filing paperwork with the appropriate local government office, such as the county recorder or registrar of deeds.