That's probably too much to unpack in one thread.

If you have any accounting questions, feel free to reach out!

So next tenant goes to a FREE tenants rights/advocacy group, who is all too happy to jump all over it.

Be sure to tag your post with the location so local folks can reach out to you. 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1113749-cost-segregation-faq

I used to get calls from people that wanted to remodel their homes before selling them.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

To rope in possible investors, you must inspire confidence.

This method is simple, free, and fast.You could also provide deposit slips, so tenants can deliver their payment directly to the bank.

@Chase AlexanderRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?