For example, would the best strategy be apply as many deductions as possible while still showing that I am earning enough to cover monthly mortgage payment on each property? 

I'm sure they will cover some of it on their podcast.

Affiliate Programs/Sponsorships: Most podcasts seem to have sponsorships to cover cost and promote different things. 

We agreed on a cash offer, but I'm only able to bring 15k to the table, so I'm banking on my brother or a lender to cover the other 45k within 15 days in cash.My questions are, where do I get a purchase and sale agreement, and how to fill it out, and also how to do a septic inspection before going to title and escrow without getting burned by them backing out and keeping my 7-800 I'll have to shell out. 

Plus they cover a very wide area not just one city or town.

You may be better off charging more rent and covering the pool maintenance yourself, then you know you wont have a green swamp on your hands.

Use the search feature located in the upper right corner of your screen.I also recommend getting a good book covering the general requirements of being a Landlord.

It covers all the counties in California. every county is a little different.New home builders generally charge all closing to buyers, and then give them a credit back for closing costs if they use their preferred lender or some other reason.

We welcome all levels of investors to our meetings and each meeting covers various real estate investing topics. 

Your parents can sign a POA (Power of Attorney) that covers their real estate, or just that one building and then you would have legal right to represent them even in court.