The sellers you are dealing with in these situations don't deal with prorating Taxes, or any other kind of prorations, that is what an escrow agent does. 

To have your taxes prepared for EACH llc - and YES I strongly suggest you have a tax preparer for your taxes, one that specializes for Real Estate investors. 

DTI < 33%I've been constantly getting advised by my real estate agent (& i've discussed this with multiple agents) that if I add any contingencies to the offer, it won't stand a chance in the bay area market.If that is the case, how do I protect myself from challenges which could be found during home inspection / pest inspection related contingencies?

.- The inspections are only 5 years, but tenants are not likely to take care of them home as well as you, and refurbishing hardwood, lath and plaster, and anything else is going to be much more expensive than the typical Landlord special (white paint, and grey LVP)It will all come down to making your numbers work.

My name is Batyr, and I’m a real estate investor specializing in co-living (PadSplit) and multi-family properties using creative finance strategies.

Their price structure is probably different but I would use any free consultation available with all law firms that are specialized in asset protection before deciding what structure to use.Also this firm and one it’s lawyer (Clint Coons) have great YouTube channels that will give you a plenty of free information to educate yourself about some of the structure that you may consider.

I’m curious if you’ve had experience with this approach, and if so, I’d appreciate any insights you might be able to share.Additionally, do you have a real estate agent you would recommend who specializes in investment properties in the area?

Dang, this is a good one and I don't have a great answer but I would look at lenders who specialize in commercial or portfolio loans.

•Your mother-in-law (as executor) and the estate’s other beneficiaries should also avoid selling the property immediately after the exchange to prevent IRS scrutiny.4.Best Next Steps•Consult a 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary (QI) – They specialize in structuring exchanges and can confirm if the estate’s sale qualifies.

Do I need an agent?