You're signing up for an absolute meat grinder of a job with the hope that you can someday stabilize it and build something that could be put on cruise control or sold.As for tactical advice, tap into your network and alumni network.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul

Lawn / Snow / Pest Control -- who's handling?

I am trying to decide on which company to use for a checkbook controlled solo 401K.

Govt is out of control. 

You are transferring various liabilities, namely maintenance and operations aspects from you too a buyer. gaining some liquid capital (down payments), while retaining control of assets. 

Cruise terminal may help with overnights but downtown sucked.

I am a GC so I have some control on the rehab budget if that makes a difference in the calculation. 

Stop trying to control everything and start delegating more.

This means you don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.