Take the basic course requirements, complete the modules, and when its time to register for the state exam you can order a real estate exam question workbook from Amazon and use that to practice. 

For a co-signor we require a full application, screening and 4x the rent

Some tenants are on DHS scheme and I need to follow the requirements to have the DHS approved.

Uses the grouping election to aggregate their material participation requirements over their entire portfolio4.

It’s a complex situation that requires careful consideration.  

If it's formed right, typically all that's required is a certificate of trust and a few more documents to show the chain of ownership and grantee/grantor.Will this be a rental?

One thing that we were not prepared for was the new lender required that our tenants have a signed lease agreement before we could move forward with the new house.

Depending on your financial status and the health of the LLC and investment it holds they may require a personal guarantee, which would also be you signing as your legal name.

Most condos in the DC area require minimum leases of 6 or 12 months.

If they are picky they can have a privacy requirement too.