Sales price ended up being $615k. https://redf.in/W7fKdQThis identical unit in the complex was sold a few months later by Compass.

One of the major differences is making sure you are not transacting with disqualified persons, but the documentation can be much the same (or identical) in most cases.

Sounds like your experience is almost identical to mine.  

These properties which are almost identical to my property are valued at $100k or more less than my property.

--There are other public records where your identity may be discoverable including mortgages (trust deeds), utility bill guarantees, and property tax payment records. 

This might involve space-saving furniture solutions, clever storage options, and layouts that enhance flow and usability.Strong Brand Identity: A well-designed property can help establish a strong brand identity for your short-term rental business.

He probably wrote it up on a MS Word or Google Doc, no notary seal or anything to certify his identity and uploaded it to DocuSign "Name of person promise to pay Becca F. the sum of $$$$.....

You may want to somewhat hide your identity from tenants though, which if set up correctly, an LLC can do.You didn't ask, but... you should ask your PMC a LOT of questions about HOW they will execute their services and how they will communicate with you.

This would allow us to retain the tax identity of the partnership but also split the purchases between each of the partners. 

You can have 2 identical properties with same rent income, but the expenses and capex will be different.