Also, just having access to the MLS will not suffice.

My CPA says an umbrella policy would suffice and to keep the properties as is.

I imagine I could spend an entire year thinking of ways to contribute to the fruition of this plan but suffice it to say that I think you are on to something that can practically and cost effectively be applied.

Let me say that although I was under contract to buy another SFH that was a short sale at a really good price, I decided against it because of the HOA risks, suffice it to say that I won't buy in an HOA again.But for the time being the HOA requires a minimum of a six month lease.

given this person's situation, the tax records for the LLC may suffice.  

Rob K has the best Idea , use the compressor 60 psi should be sufficent.

I wasn't sure if there was a direct need for the MLS in pulling comps or if Zillow would suffice.

The California Association of Realtors offers a Property Management Certification, the Rental Housing Association of Sacramento Valley offers a wide range of courses, the National Association of Residential Property Managers offers a Residential Management Professional certification, and the Institute of Real Estate Management has a local chapter and offers several education courses.The last steps are probably overkill, and the free articles and $10 book should suffice for your needs, but this will show you what steps would be needed to take your education on the subject to the next level.

Suffice it to say I'm into residential rentals, my first purchase was a distressed 12 unit which I have since turned around, and I've picked up 5 other units since (a duplex and a three unit).

Many times a simple umbrella policy suffices.