Analyze properties, ask for rent rolls, P&L, trailing 12, figure out DCR, current cap rates, pro forma. 

Did you examine the pro forma?  

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

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You can take an overall view of your portfolio form a total assets, liabilities and NOI perspective to see where you stand on income and net worth but decisions should be made per deal basis.

What is a creative way to form a relationship with an agent, where they can help you quickly figure out ARV and potential rents for a wholesaling deal?

Funds used for down payment actually CAN be borrowed as long as the source is form a secured loan. 

They don't want to use a CAR form as that is a bit excessive and I'm not sure it even handles purchasing only part of a neighboring property.

I have yet to purchase a property that with my pro forma indicated negative cash flow, but I have purchased twice with my pro forma showing cash neutral and I would not be adverse to purchasing a property with negative cash flow. 

Don’t value the property based on pro forma Airbnb numbers, that’s a recipe for disaster.