Foley is growing at a rapid pace.

However, time in the market makes all the difference in the world!

Rates are going to have "loan-level pricing adjustments" (LLPAs) that will have different rates depending upon Loan-to-Values, Credit Scores, Property Type, and many other factors.

the book in the bp bookstore. i did the rookie boot camp 2y ago that i imagine this book is kind of based around, and one of the first steps was picking your strategy. the tough part is: THEY ALL WORK. but they all require different skill sets, different amounts of time, and will create a different-looking life for you once the ball is rolling. you have to lay out what skills you have, what you do and don't like doing, how much time you have, and what your vision is for your investor-life 5y down the line, and choose the strategy that aligns best with those things. 

Even the type of wood floor, tile, different colors of paint, bath fixtures, lighting etcAlways give specs and be very specific as you mention, otherwise it can cost you later on down the road

If so, you'd be looking at using a different loan type for that.Assuming you're the end buyer, then the fees depend on how you and your wholesaler worked it out. 

How will taxes work for each of us since we are in different states?

If an entity holds title and you and the other partner own % interests in the entity than you can specify special allocations that are different from ownership % in the partnership agreement/or operating agreement (assuming the entity is taxed as a partnership, and not electing to be taxed as a corporation/s-corp).

Not everywhere was stained but they are saying they replaced the entire apartment's carpet because they can't seam together replacement carpet of a different color.

As for rent collection, bookkeeping, etc I recommend you go through some online demos of different products to see what works best for you.