Hard surfaces should fall at least 1 inch per 48 inches from the home.

I'm just here to note that an LLC does not offer a single tax benefit, nor does it allow any deductions that aren't allowed without an LLC. 

A property allowing one-night stays may be more prone to fraternity parties and similar.

They allow you to include up to 6 months of rent payments in the loan if you are unable to occupy the premises during the renovation.Just to be complete, it's also worth mentioning that both the VA and USDA have renovation loans.

Selling sounds great on the surface, but then I would be entering that market looking for a "Deal". 

I really would like an app or site that allows you to compile a list of properties with notes on the spot, and bonus points if it pulls up any info on the property as well. 

Now she claims it’s a service dog because his husband is vet and she should be legally allowed to keep the dog and does not need pet fee or pet deposit or monthly pet rent. 

Here are a couple of ways you could structure the deal:Lease Option with Seller Financing: You could lease the property with an option to buy later, allowing you to rehab it while giving the sellers time to find a 1031 replacement property.Seller Financing with Deferred Payment: Structure the seller financing with no immediate payments, allowing you to refinance once the property is appraised, and the sellers can complete the 1031 exchange when ready.Escrow Holdback: Transfer the deed into an escrow account, giving you control without immediate transfer, so the sellers can take their time with the 1031.Third-Party Facilitation: Use a qualified intermediary to hold funds and facilitate the 1031 exchange while you refinance.These options allow flexibility for both you and the sellers.

The downpayment and closing costs would be one large hurdle in order to repeat this, I'm not sure how willing lenders are to allow 3 properties a year.

None of those types of loans allow LLCs, therefore, that lawyer is incorrect.