., are much better platforms for automated help with bookkeeping to save time and make your life easier.

Not including septic of course because that;s an easier run.I would do a sewer scope even if just to know if/where there were branch lines or moderate blockages.....or even the bellies.

On the other hand, it appears you are using them as a GC. 

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

Don't worry too much about the math—there are plenty of tools and people here who can help make it easier.

It appears you will have a simple filing a lot of CPA's may turn you down and many will take anybody that walks in the door.   

I'd recommend finding a lender that can seamlessly do both the Hard Money lending and refinancing to make it easier for you. 

If you have some experience this will be easier, but you have to start somewhere.

But for the first few months it seems like it will be easier to manage from our side.

I will say however, that there may be an indirect benefit to not APPEARING to hold many valuable assets.