However, we often facechallenges in sourcing suitable properties through traditional MLS listings.

Lets add this mistake to my long list of Mistakes.

For legal, we can provide you a list of attorneys out there who do this and my recommendation is to interview them to see which one you feel works best for you.

ill add it to my list right now.

Build a big list of evaluation ratios etc. 

This would help focus such a call/support for you and hopefully get you more and valuable responses.I would say the blind spots and budgeting is top on my list.

There are cheaper one’s in D/F areas but I would be careful as those can create a laundry list of additional issues.

And lastly, I search FunishedFinder listings nearby, find comparable properties, and track the listed rent for a few months (does it increase, decrease?).

I recently purchased a 1500 SF two-story rowhouse in New York with a building class designation of Two Family Dwellings - Brick (B1). My partners and I subdivided the property into two distinct rental units:
Unit 1: ...

That's it, but a) print out a page for each property you think is comparable, b) make the list of repairs long and inclusive of everything you've done. c) Put larger items first like kitchen remodel......and don't just say 'kitchen remodel', list things like 'custom backsplash tile/Bosch appliances/recessed can lighting/pot filler/etc. d) Cite the price/value of the work done, and don't be afraid to be generous.