The reps i've spoke to say it's a private money lender but I just want to make sure they're a legitimate company.

This type of loan is particularly advantageous for investors who wish to leverage rental income without the need for employment verification. 

Is anyone experienced with the online management company Stessa? 

Insitutional demand in Charlotte made it red hot last year, and there are some large tech companies entering the Raleigh area.

Would the company in discussion here know how to do this?

When you go above 4 units you get into a different loan program that offers less leverage, has stricter guidelines, higher rates.I'd stay right in the lane you are in. 

We applied for an apartment a few months back and our records reflect we owe the rental company for the months rent, can they do this?

That is a good return that benefits from Leverage.  

Deeds to burial sites, certain transfers of ownership in real estate companies and farms and property passed by testate or intestate succession are also exempt from the tax)There should be no taxable event unless a sale occurs or when your dad passes.At that point, you should receive the property at the stepped up basis as the life estate is null due to the death.This is tricky - it will depend on how the deed is held.You should check with the attorney who made the initial change and check with your CPA once you find the answers from said attorney.

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing heavy in our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.