I am starting out and want to set up an LLC to make sure I am protected.

Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertBest of luck on your REI journey.

Wilson county's STR regulations have been described as a "moving target".

This approach will set a solid foundation for your real estate investing journey here in the A.And if you are going to use Melanie's recommendation to check out the GA REIA, you can do so by searching here on Bigger Pockets forums, you'll find they post new meetings quite often.

Real estate will likely pay more but obviously takes WAY more involvement on your end to yield that benefit.So do you want to be in control, involved, a decision maker..... or set and forget?

Do you have a certain way you like to go about goal setting for your career?

But, it is definitely possible if you snag a property that you can't pass up on to utilize a Mortgage Broker who can generally get you set up with something based on your needs at the time.

As a newer landlord here in San Diego, I'd like to get inputs on everyone's procedural steps they take, as a tenant's lease is set to expire.   

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We also aren’t set on doing long, medium, or short term, and would be open to advice about which way will probably be best for our given situation.