Might pay the appraiser direct or something, but any lender fees have to be on a HUD-1.

Ideally, I’d love to integrate an AI chatbot into Zillow to streamline communication.

Figure out who your ideal partner would be and try to pitch the deal through their eyes, show them what they want to see.  

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Your post neither provides valuable or additional information nor did you post direct questions like the rest of us do.    

I am currently working to find ideal properties.

Instead of platforms like Angi, try building relationships directly with contractors, architects, and developers.

Ideally want to break even or cash flow with the 3 tenants.

You are going in the right direction. 

Your taxes are none of the ex wife's business and this would seem to address your concerns.I would also put her on notice that future requests for financial discovery will be two-way and if a discrepancy is seen in the other direction you will seek support from her.