Politicians keep giving more "rights" to tenants, some of them deserved, but what about better rights for landlords to protect them against bad tenants?

I'm also in need of a CPA/tax advisor to advise on what's the best structure from a liability protection and tax planning standpoint.Thanks for your input.

They feel better protected that way

Does the fact that the FB is not private offer any protection?

A lot of the things a mortgage company requires is to protect their financial interests (and subsequently protect you also)....getting title insurance, a survey, an assessment/inspection, and requiring home owner's insurance. 

ABSOLUTELY USE A REALTOR- even with commissions, they will get you top dollar, will protect you from liability using all of the latest and greatest forms and contracts, will make sure that you get 'some' dule diligence or earnest money if the buyer backs out- the list goes on and on.

There's also potentially some liability protections you can have in place by having the work done by the GC rather than you as individuals (discussion for your legal team). 

How do you protect your clients from making the same mistakes?

I I am looking for ways to protect my unique position in having solid buyers and not get cut out of the partnership.

Many of these things are there with good intentions to protect people.