I use Hocker Title -- they do off-market through the regular title process, but if something comes up that requires an attorney, there are attorneys on staff who can work through the issues. 

Material participation tests are the rules the IRS uses to determine if you worked on your short term rental business on a regular basis during the year. 

Also look behind the kitchen sink, Dishwasher, and Fridge, from that then get a mold assessor ( expensive ) or a regular home inspector that can do air samples. 

Consequently, I see my tenant quite regularly.

After years of regular real estate development where I needed to travel by plane.

And regular cleaners coming through on a monthly basis. 

In fact, I regularly rent properties furnished, with utilities included.

It would be a temporary loan until you fix the items, then you could refinance into your regular loan. 

Is there a lot of time spent on rehashing the basics of BRRRR outlined in David's book and discussed regularly on the podcast?  

It is gold and it drops solid gold eggs pretty regularly.