I utilized these investments to start getting some exposure to real estate before investing myself. 

This will help in exposure, but your listing needs to be really filled out and your pricing needs to be under market.

There are books out there that can help you understand the tax implications for RE investing, including Cost Segregation, LLCs (series and single members), Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation, and how to work with your bank to utilize the equity in your property from appreciation and paid down principal from your Mortgage make cash free purchases. 

Galley kitchen, cozy living room with a sliding glass door and bedroom with large walk-in closet make living comfortable Convenient to all major commuting routes, shopping, conservation trails and swim fit are a bonus.

Non-online: direct mailers to competitive properties, bonuses to rental brokers (agents that work with renters)I have seen billboards for apartment communities, but cannot say how well they work, and now we are talking strategies for larger owners with bigger advertising budgets.A good ole' for rent arrow at the main road, and a visible for rent sign in the front yard has worked wonders on my smaller multi's.

Discuss what you would like to do and have them provide you legal advise on any potential legal exposure for your business entity, and or yourself.

Are we just talking just bonus depreciation?

They have exposure in Missouri

Social Security at 62 will be an amazing bonus.

The deal works well without the illegal unit - just more of a bonus.