It could be a book on deal analysis, proper investor mindset, an internet figure who gives out great knowledge, a legitimate course.

Checklist: Here’s a quick checklist to get you started:Get a home inspection (optional but recommended)Fix any outstanding repairs or issuesCreate or customize your lease agreement (covering pool/fireplace)Set up tenant screening processesTake detailed photos of the propertySecure proper insurance (consider rental-specific policies)Establish a move-in/move-out inspection processClarify utility responsibilities in the leaseConsider a property manager if you prefer hands-off managementDon’t worry, you're on the right track by doing your due diligence.

It's available on the BiggerPockets bookstore and helps explain how to fund the loan properly and legally.

Software can't handle rent collection on late tenants, noise complaints, parking violations, unauthorized pets or people, maintenance coordination and supervision, inspections, and so much more.I don't advise anyone to invest in another state unless they have a solid PM lined up to handle the investment for them.  

For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.

Not going to dive too much further into DSTs, but I will say they are a great tool if used properly.

A properly structured syndicated offering will be an LLC as is, therefore, from an asset protection standpoint, there is very little point to forming an LLC just to participate on the LP side.Now, if you are trying to pull partnership money and charge the partnership a management fee, which sort of makes you a feeder fund into the syndication, then there are a whole host of questions for an attorney. 

This "guest" will be a tenant in the eye of the law so then you should treat them as a tenant and properly screen them and have them added to the lease. 

Would the proper approach to our final sale price be based on comparable price/sqft homes?

This ensures income is properly reported for both years.