Looking for advice and tips on how to start and set up these meet ups.

STR do require some more time to manage operationally, but with a few proactive systems set up on the front end (bnb friendly cleaner, automated messaging, multiple sets of turnover supplies so you are not stuck doing laundry during the busy workweek)  will make life much more easier!

Set up keyword alerts so that you can receive notifications once a topic or area of interest in mentioned in one of the forums.

We own our primary residence, have always taken the standard tax deduction, have 4 children, one graduating high school this year, have never owned a business, don’t know what could possibly be written off or what needs to be saved throughout the process, and would prefer to have a cpa and attorney assist with the set up of an LLC to ensure we’re getting the most tax benefits and asset liability protection as well. 

Either way you probably need a property manager and a team in place which is easy enough to set up.

You can set up a "Keyword alert" to be notified when someone mentions "LA" or "Los Angeles" or any other word of phrase. 

Is there any need to set up an LLC or any separate entity for passive multi family investments?

Are they ok with lending if we set up an LLC between us?

@Shane LafleurDoes your company have a referral network set up?

You'd need a solicitor to help you set up the holdco and a CPA who employs creative thinking in tax planning for REI.