The other question is, do I need specific verbiage to do the Quick Claim Deed for the series LLC?

Also ignore the cash flow claims of your friends with STRs. 

I also provided several cashiers checks totaling $4000, which the agent claimed were for good faith but have not been returned.

Factor that with a total-loss fire, half a dozen insurance claims for smaller fires, easily a hundred evictions, a thousand months of uncollected rent, and a shooting in 2010 that is as close to wearing handcuffs as I desire.If you live in Toledo and are ready to holster up and manage your own portfolio then 43608 has some real potential. 

I am aware of a large claim several years ago in Wears Valley where the insurance through VRBO actually paid the claim.

The board of the HOA has reached out to some carriers, but what they're finding is that many large nationwide carriers have a practice of not insuring clients that filed claims in the last three years. 

It can often take years to resolve and may require you to hire professional assistance (even if the cost segregation firm claims they offer audit assistance).Here are some qualifications that you should look for when hiring a firm:In-house engineers: The best firms have specialized engineers on staff, not just hired contractors.

From a tax perspective, your brother and you both can't claim the interest benefits. 

Then when I did my own research on a few interesting things he talked about, I was unable to find anything to backup his claims.

I was moving forward with them but was just informed i need to sign CA form D-1 which states "the insurer does not patriciate in any of the insurance guarantee funds created by California Law, therefore these funds will not pay your claims or protect your assets if the insurer becomes insolvent" .Seems kind of risky but does anyone have any thoughts on this?