Each of you are correct in thinking expectations were not properly aligned during the onboarding process.

Quote from @Damon Albers: Hi Chris, Not sure you have the correct address.

There are also additional costs of operating and maintaining an LLC, like separate bank accounts, annual report filings, tax filings, etc.2.

LOVE offering my Airbnb guests amenities like a pool, spa, sauna, laundry, picnic area, etc; without having to personally maintain those items.3.

But if you bought your properties correctly, it will work out.

You are exactly correct that every project always has a wrinkle that costs more and takes more time. 

When I maintained my position that I wouldn't be paying 10K up front, Dmitri then insulted my section 8 investing knowledge and suggested that if I wasn't ready to move forward, then it was because I didn't understand enough about section 8 to begin with.

Are there specific steps or systems you follow to ensure it’s done correctly?

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

Correct.