The price for these 4200 SF buildings are very low about $135,000 per unit leased at $1350 a month and they have high end custom finishes and private patios, covered parking for 2 vehicles and usually all individual meters.

Figure out who your "customer" would be and set everything up to target them.

If you are concerned about lawsuits, an umbrella policy may be a better choice.An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

The rep confirmed that the W9 form has whatever EIN we put into the application.)I think it is a bad idea to move 401k funds to IRA because IRA has less protection, and subject to UDFI tax if you buy a rental property with debt.

Therefore, there is no frost depth protection (heaving and thawing, etc.).I am unfamiliar with the construction approach. 

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

You may want to consider asset protection for the consulting business and/or real estate by holding in appropriate entities, especially depending on how risky the consulting is and how many assets are attributed to that business. 

The DSCR loan allows you to close and title will arrange the vesting to the LLC.The LLC will protect you and your assets against any renter liability/claims.

Not sure if there is anything else but an attorney can advise other steps to protect yourself. 

You may have slightly higher closing fees, but are well protected because you are in title initially.