Be prepared to transfer title back into your individual name before refinancing the loan.

Assuming  this revenue ruling still stands, it mirrors the SC situation nicely, meaning it would support your acquisition date of the real property not starting until you have taken possession.I think this would be highly dependent on the terms of the local jurisdiction as well, so what might be correct in one jurisdiction, could be completely wrong in another depending on the rights acquired related to the property.But happy to be pointed where I am wrong!

I would find someone local who is involved in real estate or management who wants a side job.

Also having the local market knowledge of areas that are up and coming, where to stay away from, and any other improvements is helpful.

Rather than asking non potential customers in here you can get a better result from potential customers, As well as tour of the competition.While you are there, maybe take some pics, and make a written record of rental rates and what features they have for that price.In a nutshell, become an expert on this specific investment in your local area and neighborhood, in order to try to reduce the risk of just guessing.Good Luck! 

I think each one fell into each of the categories you named, lol.

Either go to local real estate oriented meet-ups or post in FB groups that are for real estate in different Colorado markets.

I heard of a situation (I forget the institution name) that also had the same set up as Baselane.

If a unit is damaged by renters, who pays the bill, renters or local HUD organization?

I would start pitching to friends and family and then join a local RE meetup group to get to know people.