@Ashish Acharya I didnt know any better and always created a new llc for new purchases; I assumed these 3 family homes would have more individual protection in th event of any lawsuits.

Teach me all you know..".

Should the property owner pick up the interest expense even though the mortgage company issued a 1098 to the other individual?

You may have one individual within this company that represents you (the buyer) and a separate individual that represents the seller, but they are ultimately working together to get a deal done and collect a commission. 

If you are hungry and willing to learn there are firms willing to teach you.

You just have to sign up for an account and upload to each site individually.

., a industry specific cal center and "boots on the ground" (an individual who is local to the property who can perform the needed onsite tasks).

Instead of hiring a property management company, I would prefer to work with a trustworthy individual that can also do regular maintenance and repairs. 

PM me for my number I’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Crime statisticsFind a real estate agent that is investor friendly that will help you understand the market, and even more important, find investors that you want to emulate, and find a way to add value to their operation in return for them teaching you the ropes in your unique market.I will leave tax liens for someone who is in your local area and knows how Georgia handles things.