I contacted my property manager with some advice you recommended, such as check her license validity, call her Re/Max affiliation, and  plan to file a complaint, but leave legal action as last resort.

At this point, I don't want to keep digging in our heels and possibly have her threaten us with legal action or "withhold rent for repairs," etc.

Lets say I can work out a deal with him and he can maintain his current bank mortgage,  What legal papers between me and him would let me be able to deduct the mortgage interest and taxes, when those mortgage docs would still go to my buddy with his name on em?

Has anyone had good experiences with a agency that will collect back rent for a tenant that has skipped out on you for a few months rent, or a tenant that has been evicted (I have had both cases).  I currently use www...

Our goal is to help you find desirable properties that rent above median rates at a discount price that will cash flow while appreciating and drawing in good tenants who take care of the property while paying the overhead and paying down the debt service.As far as technology goes, there is tons of information available to us as investors.

This is not even a legal option. 

You do not want to miss Cory’s unique strategy for using “debt-quity” to get deals brought to him before anyone else!

The rules don't change much in terms of what is tax deductible just because it sits in an LLC.You are correct in that putting it in an LLC prevents you from getting government agency (i.e. fannie) backed debt, which is allowed on up to 4 unit buildings. 

Even as an ISA, the broker has to put your info into Trend MLS (or now it's technically called Bright MLS) for you to "legally" have access with your own loginID and everything. 

Better to build your own equity through the debt pay down, enjoy the tax benefits of ownership, and garner the equity of an appreciating asset.