No DTI issues.

Quote from @Leah Miller: @Justin LandesmanInsurance has been bound for weeks already so that shouldn't be an issue. 

We value the opportunity to work with clients and partners in the real estate community.To address @David Ramirez' suggestion, if any title issues are found, the earnest money is fully refundable.

A couple issues with Credit/income on paper.

Investors obviously want their properties rented with no issues but they also want to be in the know and have a good line of communication when things come up.

For instance, said property manager manages maintenance issues, problems that arise during bookings, basically anything that needs a physical person at the property, while I manage the rest?

Just curious, is there any tax benefit to filing as a regular partnership and issuing k-1s to ourselves that show a loss?

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Fortegra is non-admitted in California and that's likely causing the issue.

While the heater issue adds extra stress, addressing it promptly will protect you from further fines and penalties.