I have a vacant house (tenants just left in the past month) with a loan on it.

Im open to any suggestions on how I should start this journey. 

A strong foundation for a future in real estate investing is built upon considering all avenues and points of view.Take the person who wants to invest in STR now and doesn't listen to others' advice on checking the local regulations and heat of the topic in the locale.

I’m hoping that I’ll be able to learn from all of you on top of reading as much as possible and listening to podcasts.

Any advice on markets?

Depends on your REI strategy.

I was planning to buy my 4th property soon, but depending on how this goes it may have to wait.For the LTRs: does anyone know if FEMA or other governmental agencies help tenants with rent payments in an area with emergency declaration? 

We agree on the direction and how to go about it but we would like it written in a professional outline that has been done before.

I have several properties and several LLCS in both states and just tidying it up on the advice of our accountant. 

It depends on what upgrades you're planning to do, but in most cases you have to wait until the tenant vacates.