I will be financing through this LLC so there will be a lien on the title at the time of signing, but can I treat this as a “cash” offer?

Could treat you to a nice steak dinner ( 2 years ago since prices have tripled).Just build it correctly. ( within code).Good Luck 

Treat each room as a separate apartment and have individual leases.  

Depending on your state, you may be able to enjoy a step up in basis upon the death of a spouse.Non-Community Property StatesIn every state but the community property states, spouses are treated as joint tenants with rights of survivorship (JTROS).

-Treat your tenants right, like humans and not just a cash account. 

Good luck finding Sellers or Agents that offer CLEAR TITLE by credit card purchase - without requiring it to be treated the same as a cash advance!

I'd focus on guests' experience, with thoughtful treats and amenities that create memorable stays.

The losses could be used against other sources of passive income and that is it.If it is a standard self storage model, and thus treated as rental income, then in order to get anything other than passive treatment you would needs REPS status. 

I would like to find someone that can identify things that a) don't have asbestos and thus don't need to be tested (e.g. kitchen cabinets)b) things that  90%+ likely to have asbestos and thus should be treated as having asbestos (i.e. handle with extreme caution.3) Is there some certification that I can get that states that a home is asbestos free? 

It's a pure business decision, so treat it as such.