Use a good lease Have proper insuranceAdd an $1million umbrella policyAnyone can sue for anything, but winning is another issue.

Nobody needs to have experience in your market, they simply need to (a) be licensed in Idaho, and (b) know FHA guidelines.Chances are if you hear self-sufficiency test from your lender regarding 3-4 unit properties, they probably know what they're talking about.

Is there a no win / no fee type of service I should be searching for?   

Or simply google search multifamily conference near me and see what comes up!

Simply document everything you do and create your own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

In my mind its simply NOT an appropriate starter strategy..

You can offer options like reduced rent during disruptive repairs instead of relocation; simply as a courtesy, but absolutely not required. 

If you plan on leaving after a year, rates will be much higher to refinance this as an investment home so doing the buy down probably wins out in that situation.

Even if the allegations are true, BP may get mixed up in a lawsuit they can't win against a syndicator with enough money to make you miserable.

It sounds like a big win.