I’ll obviously contact a local attorney but any advice or suggestions would be helpful.  

I understand the safest option is to have a lawyer review the lease, but I figured I'd try to answer my beginner questions here and not waste the lawyers time (and my money) on the "for dummies" explanation.Thank you!

Though my response might help others, common courtesy suggests you thank those who took the time to answer you.

I’d suggest reaching out to some local agents in the area.

The heck with all these suggestions.

I suggest focusing on building your "Core 4" team—agent, lender (one who can finance both the purchase/rehab and refinance is ideal), contractor, and property manager.

I am very new and am open to any and all suggestions/help. 

Suggestions like driving by the houses weekly are silly, such trips serve no legitimate business purpose. 

Looking into the taxes is a great suggestion.

I would suggest going to the find a lender tab here on bigger pockets to find a local lender who has the same products.