You know the model and have systems so tapping into your equity is a smart move.

This person in particular has no previous real estate experiences prior to 2015 except his own rental lol that company that he work for also doesn’t have integrated vertical system to build and manage properties, so it is easy to understand why his investment gone kaput.we have too many newbie Lp investor also that think just because they are rich from tech they can blindly invest as LP somewhere without due Dilegence….

Now my main issue is I need a fire detection system in a enclosed back porch that leads up to all three floors, but I don't know what's the minimum I would need to be compliant or that the fire marshall is suggesting what he wants or recommends.

OH WAIT YOU'LL LEARN THAT IN THE SYSTEM.

That would not be from the appraiser but rather a score the appraisal was given by an automated system. 

What you seem to be missing is your main need is an accounting system.  

However, components of a central HVAC system in a residential building, including furnaces and condensers, are NOT eligible for this treatment and must be slowly depreciated over 27.5 years (39 years for STRs).

I make sure that they help in creating new systems and processes, always asking for their advice.  

I'm sure they also told you their systems will protect against aggressive attorneys and creditors and make you invisible so nobody will ever dare file a claim against you...it's all a money grab.If you are a sole proprietor I am putting my money on the fact a single member LLC in the state in which you live/own real estate will suffice.

They seem to have a great system and I know they spend years before deciding on where to build there projects.