You then file the annual report each year and continue to fork over another $500 annually.Next "cheapest" will be legal zoom or a similar service, I believe they'll help roll the registration with the state into the start up package.I use "cheapest" in quotes - the primary purpose of an LLC is typically to provide some level of asset protection. 

I'd like to get a reference (or two) for law firms that provide advice that will include an insurance claim for a fire which started in a neighboring tenant's trash bin they leaned against my 4-plex. 

At this time I think the apartment itself is not legal as it appears to be zoned a SFR. 

"She doesn't boom but she doesn't but either"The only issue I see with your strategy is scalability. 20-40 units often get crushed with expenses because of the lack of economies of scale. 100+ units are actually easier to manage :)Happy hunting!

Getting the official legal advice in writing from an attorney rather than a CPA, since they are officers of the law, can give you greater protection than just advice from a CPA. 

Q2) Would there be an issue with this?

Can anyone recommend a eviction lawyer they have used for Dallas county and have they run into the issue similar as mine?

If these are non issues, you may do well.There is also a lot of competition in management of all forms now, so you should think about how you will contract clients and why they would choose you over someone else.  

Give the police your contact information and ask them to have the family reach out to you for next steps.Be careful you don't get yourself in a legal bind!

This is why you're running into some of the issues you are as far as restrictions on use of the funds for a real estate investment business.