Do not rely on tenant provided documents.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

I know documents like zoning aren’t typically open to interpretation so I’m hoping to draw on someone with first hand experience with CMX-1 multi unit 2-4. 

When you submit your income and expenses to your CPA it should be documented that you did not receive 5 months of rent plus your attorney fees which you should have receipts for. 

If the STR income is on your tax return it is qualified just like long term rent using this form:  https://content.enactmi.com/documents/calculators/Form1038.C...

Gather your business and personal tax returns, financial statements, articles of incorporation and other legal documents.”Vectra Bank - ColoVeritex, TX HELOCVictory Bank, portfolio lender, community bank.

@Cartus AikensAlso as far as research on the history of the property; I work with these documents everyday as a landman.

6) MoveIn and MoveOut inspections to document condition for security deposit reconciliation?

If you are flexible about the document type he should be able to provide something. 

I have found that evictions in Virginia are simple enough and the landlord/tenant law is well enough documented that there is no need for an attorney.