As far as solar goes, I’ve installed quite a bit of solar.  

i hope one day to have a portfolio that is so big that i need software to do it =)

Multi-family without separate meters may need more unique billing arrangements such as passing the costs through to each tenant on a square footage basis.As far as insurance, landlord will have to maintain their own insurance per mortgage requirements.

Yes, being creative is so important.

Sure, both gave you a place to stay, and the motel six had the "better rate" as far as pricing. 

 @Jordan Ornelas: as far as I know, yes.

So, when you hire a CPA for your taxes, make sure you're on the same page as far as what is and what is not included in the price.

Lastly how do you decide on the rent per tenant as this model is so unique?

As far as Norada, do a search on BP and read who's commented on Norada Capital - it's not good and be very cautious. 

But far as the building dept. side of things and all that, I find it one of the simplest of cities of such size.