You should consult with an attorney in your state to make sure that you are using the best asset protection strategy for your situation.Your budget: The cost of asset protection can vary depending on the type of protection that you choose.

You can keep learning here.Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

You have to take into consideration a few things like Location, Property type, Number of Units, and which will yield a higher ROI like LTR or STR using VRBO/AirBNB.

I am seeking guidance mostly on basic entry level type of efforts. 

Work for a brokerage or an agent as some type of assistant.

Yes, it won't be efficient, but you'll have to ask whether efficiency is worth a fat purchase price, unreliability and short life-span.2. if you have a modern furnace, mid-efficiency and high-efficiency are two of the main types.

Why not learn the material here and do something with it?

Getting this property to be cash flow positive may prove to be difficult and managing this type of work from long distance can be challenging at best.

If you think you may liquidate your position, move to do so quickly before those risks can materialize into losses.And where are your rents?

For MTR & STR use HospitableRentRedi for the Long termThis is kind of what I'm picking up on stuff I'm reading, not sure if there is better way to manage all these types.