Our entire global system is built on a mountain of debt... consumer, corporate, federal, etc.

Holding LLC would file a partnership return at the federal level and include the activity of all three LLCs on the return and K-1s to you and your partner. 

With one or two uncomplicated rentals, though, you really shouldn't be paying a CPA more than $1000 to handle your local, state, and federal tax returns.You find your lawyer the same way, by poaching an experienced investor's real estate lawyer.

The property will still flow back to that same tax return.Note that this is from a federal perspective. 

While some issues like filing a federal tax return are the same everywhere, sometimes beneficial to use someone locally where you plan to invest.   

Doing so, if any damage is caused it is actually a federal crime-With an accepted bid, you might be able to activate the utilities. 

Federal Fair Housing Act says: In buildings with four or more dwelling units and at least one elevator, all dwelling units and all public and common use areas are subject to the Act’s design and construction requirements.

It is a matter of both state and federal law.

Federal fair housing law is some of the most powerful legislation on the books.

NMLS is a license registry of state license mortgage originators.. for instance I am one  a mortgage banker so I am registered even though I am not active.. but I believe you need a state license to then get federally registered..