That's a lot of beer in college you held back from :-)  You're off to a great start my friend...both in terms of savings, and also by taking the first step of researching and exploring what different real estate investments could look like. 

That framework distinction interests me personally and then allowed me to explore what I hope to set up, which is a "mother" LLC that can then be a member of other LLC's, VS you being the member. 

Am fairly new to real investments (only have one small rental in NJ) but I want explore and invest more in early 2021.  

Exploring investing in vacation properties and Interested in connecting with any STR investors in the area.

Will be doing some exploring there.

Integrity and reputation.

One property manager told us the highest cash flow option for us would be to rent to students but I would like to explore the idea of short term rentals.

I was checking Pleasanton and Dublin, but the market is crazy there too, Stockton seems like a good place (in some areas) but I haven't explored more.

I ussually do long-term rentals and thinking of also exploring short-term rentals. 

It's always worth doing some research just to see how the numbers pan out.Sometimes it's better to explore getting money out of the property before transferring to LLC because you can get better terms as an individual; however, it's an inherent risk not having that added protection.