In order to do this, you either have to build your own power team with boots on the ground, or partner with someone in the investment area that already has that PT set up.

I've already setup my LLC in NJ and am looking for asset protection.

When I do a search I come up with different options with P{rices from $40-$129 and I need to set up 8. 

Let me know if you would like me to set up a search for you.

At least that's the setup I prefer, others may do something different.

.• Setup online rent payment through apartments.com.

At some point, we intend to refinance with a different bank who will let us transfer the title to an LLC  However, in the meantime, how should we set up the rental business for the best tax advantages until we can refinance with a different bank who will let us transfer the title to an LLC?

The ways to help mitigate that is to use automation software which helps drastically reduce the time involved with an STR, setup a good team (cleaner, handyman, plumber, electrician, appliance, hvac person), and have an exit strategy if short-term regulation does come to that area. 

Of course, your setup cost is not just purchase price, but also all the furnitureI would talk with vacation rental companies about this, as I imagine there are a lot available to you.  

With my clients I set up plans to reach their goals financially and then work with other likeminded realtors to help make it happen.