We have been doing our homework, educating ourselves by reading books and watching educational videos online about how to better structure a company/ies for real estate investing.

Before taking the dive though listen to a great apartment course/video/cd (if they still have those) 10 times. please don't skip this step!

There are an array of books, videos, and groups to learn from out there so be sure to use all of them to your advantage.  

just to beat the market according to another video breakdown so I also don't trust the leverage guys.

In 2009, when I bought my first rental property in Virginia that gets heavy use (4-6 adults), I bought a used white ice maker fridge for $300, a used front load washer and dryer pair for $700, used otr microwave for $100 and kept the existing old white dishwasher, oven, furnace, ac, hwh.

Document the tour with photos and videos for detailed analysis later.

I have a very helpful video on my YT channel (just lookup ClosedByMo) for NYC househackers - you'll enjoy it! 

Over the years I became more and more involved with some of those people and as an adult started taking them to lunch to "pick their brain" (Not my favorite term but you get the point).One of these Gentlemen I have continued to meet with and give him updates on my business.

I've been watching a lot of BP videos and trying to educate myself on real estate business.

Do not risk your property by foregoing a background check for all adults who want rent from you whether its MTR or LTR