An LLC is not free.

Another option that can potentially be free is looking for a mentor who is doing what you aspire to do in real estate and see how you can be of value to them so you can learn while helping their business.

I'm hoping to find a management company that works with traveling Nurses that require short term rentals.  

Pick places that are similar to what you are looking to buy.You can also head over to https://www.awning.com/airbnb-estimatorIt pulls the same data that AirBNB does and it is free.

If you have free time, being a gopher for an experienced real estate investor (running permits, pickups, etc.) can be a great way in.

-Think about what asset class you want to go into as well, whether you are doing a short-term rental, mid-term rental, or long-term rental, you can also use up 75% of the rent income from the separate unit if you do decide to go into multifamily, this could make it easier to qualify for a small multifamily property.

Having a deal in hand will always be best when approaching a buyer.Feel free to reach out! 

UT Austin SBDC offer free advice and resources I would definitely reach out to them. 

I created a free guide for beginning real estate investors with an overview of the critical considerations for starting out.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.