Here's an article that lists some of the more common sources for establishing the rent amount: How to Determine Fair Market Rent.

I think it may be prudent to use the CPA at least initially.As to establishing the basis for depreciation, it's not all that complicated but has a bunch of working parts.

Each plan involves a legal entity whereby you have full control of where funds are held, and can use a bank, brokerage or both using institutions of your choosing.Many of our clients will establish a plan with a primary non-traditional investment in mind such as rental property, mortgage notes, real estate syndicates, etc., then separately open a brokerage trading account within the entity to manage the balance of their portfolio in conventional assets.So bottom line; Wall St firms are Wall St assets only.  

Once you establish your cost database you can tell the contractors what you will pay instead of waiting for bids and negotiating.  

You can check this article on the different types of partnerships compared to a venture-specific LLC, and finally I always recommend this article as a good starting point for the topics all partners should discuss and have established before starting an investment.If you have more questions on the legal side of how these things pull together, let me know. 

It’s wise to find a park with established workampers and/or a seller who is willing to stay on for a little while after closing.

Not specific to real estate.It suggested that a lot more business could be done, with or without the Internet, if trust could be established and tracked over time. 

To get the optimal results from marketing your account, stat with an established broker. 

Then, fly/drive to those markets, drive around the neighborhoods, meet with local brokers and start establishing relationships there.

You can jump around until you find one that eventually turns out to be good, or you can educate yourself on what a good property manager looks like, screen multiple options, and then choose one that suits your needs and has an established reputation.Of course it's not a guarantee, but screening potential property managers will greatly reduce the likelihood that you will have problems so commonly referred to in these forums.I would also point out tthat property managers are typically licensed by your state which means they have a responsibility to you and your money.