Is her goal to be nice and provide some of the gains or reduce her taxes by trying to split income between her and her ex?

If I see a listing come up that I want access to ASAP, their value is earned by getting me in and drafting the contract as fast as possible.

I have a goal of purchasing a small multifamily this year, so I want to start making the steps to make that happen.

You’ve got the right mindset by wanting to learn, and this community is here to help you every step of the way!

The third property has a nice cash flow.I am wondering if there are steps I can take to reduce the cashflow issues of the 2 properties before obtaining another property, like pay down the mortgages or should I just save the cashflow from the third property to pay for any future expenses?

So, by transferring income from a rental schedule E to a business schedule C you're creating a significant extra tax.

They'll expect electronic payment options.8) Understanding your local landlord-tenant laws, so you don't make a mistake or get taken advantage of by tenant.9) How will you handle maintenance issues?

Yes, by other name, by other design, but it's a loan. 

Too many low income apartment buildings near by / vacant buildings. 

For instance, what are the rules around security deposits, eviction procedures, or property maintenance?