There is statutory, and Fannie/Freddie guidelines, that explicitly exempt these transfers from being subject to the Due On Sale Clause...asset protection/estate planning purposes are covered.Why Use LLC when an Umbrella Policy Does the Same?

Selling before death would be a costly mistake   - you did not explicitly state this was not a multi family but it seems likely from your description.  

When a tenant moves out, transfer the deposit back to Checking so it's ready to apply towards expenses or refund the Tenant.If you end up with excess funds in the Checking account, I recommend you transfer it to a third account designated explicitly for future investments.

If you decide to pursue this option be sure to EXPLICITLY spell out how the maintenance of the buildings will be handled as these types of facilities tend to be hard on property from my experience.

I have a few follow up questions:1) What's an example of "get referrals and cross reference them to get as much accurate information as possible"? 

Only way I would ever do it again, is if that contract is written much more carefully and explicitly.

Section 8 refers to a voucher that some people use to pay for their housing.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Most brokerages will pay around 25% of their commission when you refer a buyer/seller.

The companies you will find in the lender finder section of BP are probably mostly companies as opposed to a private person like you are referring to.