I would think an amortization schedule would show you both for the P&I and of course factoring in your closing costs on both. 

In addition to de minimis safe harbor, make sure your CPA is familiar with partial disposition losses. https://www.thebalance.com/partial-dispositions-31...Not only are the losses from partial dispositions currently deductible, but the disposition removes the previous asset and accumulated depreciation from the depreciation schedule, potentially saving on depreciation recapture in the future.

Hopefully one of the 10+ roofing companies I put a call into will take pity on me and put me on their schedule. 

Give me a call or message me your schedule and we can meet this week.

Read all those documents, then you can call the Planning Staff and schedule a meeting to discuss what you're interested in doing.

Now waiting to have the Sherrif schedule it in their busy schedule.  

Should I be having scheduled inspections of certain items on the property (AC, plumbing, roof, etc.)?

Many lenders will take an initial look at the scheduled gross income versus the effective gross income and reduce the number based on estimated vacancy rates (which can be higher than actuals). 

But have a regular evening schedule to help yourself and your contractors who know and understand your goals.There are a few things for you to do after you select your niche and market area and before you start making offers.  

You have to pass the income to your schedule E.