Motivation is an emotional response to a circumstance, not the circumstance itself.Here’s the bottom line:You can’t target motivated sellers.

First off, the biggest issue was I had been planning to do most of it myself. 

Multiple ADUs on any is not allowed, but I have only heard of it being an issue in SF zoned areas or if unit count hits 5.If you want to be sure of getting non-commercial F/F follow the rules. 

Our primary issue on both previous CPAs was lack of engagement/enthusiasm in their work.  

Just curious, is there any tax benefit to filing as a regular partnership and issuing k-1s to ourselves that show a loss?

I found this deal through a wholesaler in my network and I negotiated with the wholesaler to get a lower price with the buyer because of an issue with an attached empty lot.

@Josh Ball mentions, there are issues with foreign investors but, nowadays, it's not necessarily on the tax front anymore.

Most landlords don’t go looking for a property manager until they’re dealing with an issue—tenant headaches, late rent, maintenance problems—so your marketing should focus on providing solutions, not just listing your services.Marketing Strategy: Combined or Separate?

Find a new friend.I would get rid of them for just one of those issues.

are you handy or do you have team of handyman when issues arise?