Others will be able to address this better, but new construction is likely closer to $175-$200/sqft for single family.

I have looked into property radar... and most properties simply list an LLC and a mailing address.

I have also looked into borrowing for a down payment whether its from a personal loan, hard money lender, family, credit card cash advances, etc.Are there any recommended tips, products, BP webinars/podcasts that address this kind of situation?

You will still have to manage the contractor, but its way less time than you doing the project on your own.I always make sure that my lease properties do not have any issues that I have to address after lease (except minor ones.) 

Your residence is where you sleep, where your mail goes, where you clothing is stored, your tax address, your drivers license address and your utility address. 

For example, when requiring a written Intent to Vacate notice form, do you: 1) require they snail mail it to your management address?

If you want to address plumbing and/or electric, your contractors will typically want each tier to be vacant at the same time.

Also, that tenants must be notified of name and address of the bank, etc..

Also, that tenants must be notified of name and address of the bank, etc..

That way they have skin in to pay their rent, I get long-term cap gain rate if they buy and I can exchange if I want to.