Their price structure is probably different but I would use any free consultation available with all law firms that are specialized in asset protection before deciding what structure to use.Also this firm and one it’s lawyer (Clint Coons) have great YouTube channels that will give you a plenty of free information to educate yourself about some of the structure that you may consider.

The law allows you to charge for ALL cleaning, including trash removal.

I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.

Hey Robyn,In NYC, there's no strict requirement to have a bathtub in residential units.

Understanding that you're in New York and the laws are leaned to be tenant friendly, I would still say this is the best way to go about it as a new investor.

These are you law abiding, working, fair % families probably plenty with US born kids. 

The state laws (do not quote me) appear to not let these companies increase rates (or its not easy) to pick up the losses.

I’m going to disagree with @Chris Seveney and say whether an assignee could force a sale directly would be a state law issue and heavily dependent upon the contract terms. 

You need to really learn these laws if you want to start a partnership where you make the decisions.

Rent control laws in LA are a little scary to me.