Or is as simple as signing the deed over to my LLC

If you're going to keep it simple to start with, maybe look at homes 1940's or later, stay out of flood zones, and always get a good home inspection. 

It isn't just as simple as this is "better".

The buyer may not pay, doesn't pay taxes, wrecks the place, etc.Legal action is possible but also takes time and money, that can be spend better elsewhere.So my question is simple, is there some sort of insurance/service that simply guarantees me that I recieve all my monthly payments?

At the end of the day a real asset that doesn't appreciate well is simple one that pulls one fewer lever than others.  

Contract clauses are fairly simple to write.  

Actually just put an offer in yesterday.There’s a lot of resources in the area and your first deal should actually be pretty simple once you find it.

That seems almost too simple -- I am not sure that depreciation can be used in such an on-again/off-again manner, but I imagine that I still have to claim depreciation while it is in service.Thanks again, and I apologize if anything isn't clear.

My personal accounts have a POD/TOD beneficiary, so for purposes of easy transition upon my death (and to keep things simple - at least that was my goal) they effectively function the same way as a trust account would (only they're not technically trust accounts).Most of my periodic cash flow from these syndications comes back into my personal checking account via ACH. 

To be a successful realtor:1.) be seen, be useful 2.) go to work consistently 3.) go to work even if you don’t feel great4.) define work5.) take a family day or day off every week6.) do not be afraid of asking simple or seemingly stupid questions.7.) work hard until you learn how to work smart8.) put your clients needs before your fears.9.) surround your self with the most successful people you can find and/or people that make you a happier more loving person.10.) take care of your body and mind.Best of luck my friend