The options area limitless you can spin this anyway you'd like but again if feasible I'd always advise doing a deal locally to you before quitting your job because it is a lot of work at the end of the day that will take a lot of resolve so it might not want to be something you do yourself.

My CPA advised me to split the generic costs such as property tax and water bills equally between both units, which seems reasonable.

Lots of great locals/agents here that can give you Cali specific info. 

You can google to specifics of how you do it and even watch some cool time lapse videos on YOUTUBE.

Any advice in general and/or resources for this specific situationThanks!

I opted for traditional bank financing, leveraging cash reserves I had accumulated over time specifically for investment opportunities like this.

Good investment but only to a specific type of investor interested in that type of investment.

Have them perform specific tasks and issue invoices that the LLC would pay.

For specific tax questions about Nevada it's best to talk to a local CPA that knows your exact situation.

It does seem that it has potential, but that would depend on more specific spots within Beaver Falls.