As an investor i tell sellers they need to hire an attorney to represent them.  

There is a team of individual and corporate investors who have hired a firm to fight these efforts. 

Is there any way to hire a third party to hold the funds even if it's not required by law?

Consider hiring a property manager if you don’t have the time or experience to handle this.Maintenance and Repairs: With multiple units, maintenance requests may come in more frequently.

I've seen some, hired some, but at least the ones I've seen/hired were specific to their local market.I've never looked for a broader, nationwide one, but I'm sure they're out there. 

While moving to the Fund of Funds or Feeder Fund model, as I understand it, is more clear cut than the capital raisers for hire model (co-GP/co-Sponsor), but all it takes is some marketing about how "easy" it is to launch a fund of funds, market your course to the world, and take any client that comes your way. 

Occupied by Past Owner in one unit, the other unit is empty.I have hired a property Management company to complete eviction - Upon receiving Eviction notice, Past Owner / Tenant went to the Property Management office and insisted that she still owns the property, refused to sign a lease, and stated that she won’t pay rent for her own property.Property Management company stated that this will not be resolved without going in front of a judge and told me that it can be filed at the end of the month.How long with this process take?

If someone hired me they were hiring me for my expertise and my ability to front expensive marketing campaigns.

Does anyone have an idea of the who I could hire to make drawings to submit for a permit?

I typically do most of the work myself or hire my handy man who does just about everything and for a great price.I definitely have more experience in the construction industry than in the mortgage one for now, but I would love to chat further if you're willing to share some of the knowledge you have :) (up to this point it has been only my mother and I investing and we have about 6 properties collectively.)Thank you for all of the input!!