It’s crucial to consult a real estate attorney and tax advisor to structure the transfer in a way that minimizes tax consequences and aligns with your objectives.

If there are people there will be a need for MTR-- getting your location, unit size and pricing to align is the magic sauce.

, status of major building components (roof, HVAC, structural, electrical, plumbing), accounts receivable aging (are all tenants paying or is the $20,500 schedule rent?)

When buyers see this they automatically feel the work was done professionally.I will either be present or have a PM present at the home inspection for my sales that have a builder warranty component.

@Will Almand A cost segregation (cost seg) study can accelerate depreciation on your properties, reducing taxable income by reclassifying components (e.g., appliances, HVAC) into shorter-lived categories.

Understanding their motivations allows you to frame your offer in a way that aligns with their goals.

Find what aligns with your goals, skills and also is available within your area.

Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties. 

And how can we align our approach to meet those expectations and improve our chances of securing financing?  

I think that the team and moderators will all be aligned with this philosophically.