Anyhow since I'm paying cash and don't need to get a mortgage on it should I still go through a proper title company to get it the title switched over to my LLC?  

@Brian BurkeIt depends upon the education company.

We are very conflicted because we have heard opposite advice from seasoned real estate professionals and developers.

I have a distressed property, an owner-ish who doesn't want, and a mortgage company who won't talk to me. 

Clearly there are companies who are thriving with in-house management.

So for example, here in Greenville, South Carolina, we have major auto manufacturers, BMW, Michelin and a whole host of smaller companies that manufacture parts for these larger facilities at BMW and Michelin.

Many of our clients that are looking at STR are also looking at MTR as Charlotte is currently top 20 in the country for traveling medical professional demand (furnishedfinders), and we are currently one of the largest cities without a medical educational institution. 

I called my insurance company to try to get medical insurance coverage and they referred me to a broker who specializes in this through the marketplace.

Currently I use Foremost insurance but their prices have gone up somewhat significantly this year and I’m wondering if anyone has a good company/agent they like to use and would recommend as a place for me to start looking.

We've had great tenants, a good property management company, and few expenses over the past few years.