If they say put up higher railings, additional smoke detectors, etc, complete it promptly and document it.I've been in the landlord business for 20 years, and I've always kept my properties to code and well maintained. 

I’d greatly appreciate your thoughts or suggestions on alternative approaches we might consider. the pro and Cons of this approach recommended by a lawyer, when it comes to tax, refinance, etc..Additionally, if you know of any CPAs or lawyers in your network who specialize in real estate investments and asset protection, I’d be grateful for a recommendation (DM me)Looking forward to your insights, and thank you in advance for your help!

Although the rates are higher, for most borrowers, the convenience exceeds the additional cost.5.

There will be additional court filings in the coming weeks.

You can still pay for a service to do backgournd/credit checks and employment/rental verifications.Some states/cities have their own rules, so you need to know what your local rules are also.

Additionally, you could not move your Roth IRA funds into a Solo(k) because for some reason unknown to even the Department of Treasury (I asked them) Roth IRAs cannot transfer into the Roth bucket of a Solo 401(k).

Additionally, a sewer line repair usually results in vacancy and lost rent--even more lost money.A new driveway can easily cost $5k on the low end, and plenty of properties in my area have $15-$25k+ driveways. 

These self employed 2nd mtg's are typically based on alternative method of caluclation like profit and loss statements if you're self employed or the last 12 months of bank statement deposits using a formula to derive an income from these deposits (like 50% of all annual rolling 12 calendar month deposits X 50% /12 months = monthly income).

I’ve already again talked to contractors and got good estimates knocking down this one wall adds aton of value to the house.I estimate the additional amount would be $200-$300 a month after a remodel. 

Without knowing your age, I like the idea of pushing additional savings into good, no load index funds (I like Vanguard's S&P index but there are plenty of others) through a Roth if you're young enough, leave the rental portfolio as is and pay the debt down to nothing, since you're not inclined to really work at growing that end of it.