Just to pick on point 1 a little. 

I introduced them to a mid-sized brokerage in the area (from what I’ve heard, they’re picking up steam) who specialized in finding off-market opportunities that don’t get plastered all over Zillow.

Let me ask you this question, could you pick any of the following walking down the street:Andrew Florance, Carrie Wheeler, Bruce Flatt, Robert Reffkin, David Nunes...Put it this way, if you cannot afford a full-time attorney on your payroll, you do not need to have a complex legal structure. 

Highly recommend you start listening to any of the BiggerPockets Podcasts and pick some various topics you may be interested in and see how you may be able to take action, the most important thing you can do!

Why did you pick them in the first place?  

Pick a solid B-Class suburban area.

Pick one market and go deep.

(perhaps this one but it's 1,367sf) If you pick the right time to list it (Feb to May), I am sure you will do fine.

Ask 3 or 4 companies that work with the size and type of deals you're analyzing and you'll likely pick up some themes. 

He received quotes to remove the texture ceiling, paint the interior, purchase and install new kitchen cabinets and counters (including completing the design), picked out 2 floorings to get quotes which will be provided this week, and determined furnace is beyond saving (I will likely get HVAC quote for him).