Would like to keep it simple small standing shower.

To keep things simple, we stay consistent with our percentage ownership in everything and that is reflected in our K-1s.For additional work I've done for our LLC, we will pay me "management" or "services income" and I get 1099's at the end of the year.

Do we need to go ahead create an LLC or Series LLC or keep it simple and operate as a “sole proprietorship”?

Is there a general ratio to help determine the size of dumpster needed and how many pick ups required a week?

Pick a degree and weigh your options with what it's going to cost you vs what your earning potential can be.

We made the mistake of asking tenants what repairs needed to be made in their units and ended up with a pick list a mile long. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

@Drew Y. it can be something as simple as a promissory note written on the back of a napkin (not that you'd ever want to do that but it is legally binding). 

Window unit-I suggest you give him a choice selecting 1 from two units of similar price range, Ask him to pick one and put new one there.

Just so I'm picking up what your putting down. 😁 Some banks will offer me the heloc on the force appreciation but I will probably have to pay the 500 appraisal fee for them to do a wall through unless I send them some comps and old pics of what it used to look like right?