The marketing functions is where the very host cost comes in.

Turbotax isn't going to educate you so unless you'd like to educate yourself and potentially make some costly pitfalls, then I'd outsource.

More work, more time but you can take advantage of a nice cost segregation / bonus depreciationThis is the truth! 

That's not the same as paying cash.According to a different post, your credit card debt costs you $600/month.

Hard money typically refers to a company that has it's own underwriting guidelines, rates (9% - 15%), costs, draw process ect.

If you do find that the costs to maintain the investment property are too substantial and you'd rather sell down the road, it would qualify for a 1031 exchange since the property was held for investment use.

I don’t have any horror stories but every time I go to run a check the cost has gone up.

.- Expected renovation costs $1MM.

House hacking with an FHA loan is a great way to minimize living costs while building equity, or you could invest in an out-of-state rental for steady cash flow.

Given the latter costs, a corporation can be the best solution only if you buy multiple properties.