It just really depends on whether you're looking to invest in single or multifamily properties, how much you're looking to spend, and what type of neighborhoods you feel comfortable investing in. 

Simple answer, yes these are all normal things to utilize.However, as to how they are used - that will depend entirely on where you are going and what you are trying to accomplish.For tax purposes, given it is generally a bad idea to use an S-Corp or C-Corp for holding real estate, any other tax structure will have absolutely no difference from one another - IE an LLC taxed as a partnership, an LLC wholly owned by you and disregarded for tax purposes, owning directly, or owning through a revocable trust - all of these have the exact same tax result at the end of the day.

I recommend you print, study, and highlight the HUD guide: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/HUDAsstAnimalN...You should also check with a local HUD office to see if they have any additional guidance they can provide you.Keep in mind, not everyone is subject to Fair Housing requirements and you may be exempt from allowing the ESA! 

Providing personal access is defined as a ministerial act.

I too an open to where in Florida depending on if the market makes sense as well.

Granted, I don't plan to solely depend on them, and I'm doing my own research. 

,What you should buy depends on your goals.

Depending on the lender for a DSCR rental property loan, rates will be about 0.125% to .25% lower if you put 25% versus 20% down on an investment property purchase if it's the same borrower credit score and profile being analyzed. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

I specialize in bridging the gap between national & international investors and builders...basically, providing a turn-key process for identifying, purchasing, & managing cash-flowing properties.