If you have one property nearby you might not need tracking software, I know some independent landlords that get 12 post dated checks and just mobile deposit them on the first of each month. 

My partner and I are looking to create a portfolio of long term rental properties to create freedom and independence from our W2 jobs, and create a foundation for generational wealth.

As far as I know neither of these are a necessarily deal breakers but just means we need to have really good logs to back this up in case of an audit.4) I have a management company handling the scheduling of guests, cleanings after guest leaves, and check-in/check-out duties.

Aside from RE (but business goals related) I'd like to do financial advising on a consulting basis, am currently getting my CFP, and have been pursuing financial independence for six years and hope to be FI within the next 3-5 years.I'd love a mastermind group that can discuss real estate and business/investing goals and progress, be inspired by others successes, and learn from one another.

As the tax deadline approached and my independents were getting ready to file, everything became radio silent.

Almost independently from SU, Downtown Syracuse has been almost completely revitalized in the last 10 years, with waiting lists for rentals.

The average person can totally achieve financial independence easily with education, self-discipline, and consistency. 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

what should the audit include and would they share it? 

The key is the number of mom-and-pop owner/operators in this space. 75% of self storage assets are owned by independent operators, and 2 out of every 3 of those, are owned by single-asset owners...typically mom-and-pops.