But I have seen lots of advertisements from investors seeking newbies to bring them deals and do the work for a 50/50 split.

Should an audit occur, you need the firm to stand behind and defend you by then delivering the asset detail to support the conclusions. 

If you cannot find the documents to support the buildings current use as a three family, ask the city what they view the property as.

The cracked band should be replaced and duringrepairs the band should be doubled and bolted or directly supported by the support posts to prevent future failure.Face-nail connects between the band and support posts are subject to failure over time.

@Steven McLarty - Thank you for the kinds words and support, Steven! 

If I was located in CA and hired seasonal help during tax "busy season", even if that person was in the trade or business of providing contract admin support to many CPA firms, the #2 test would preclude me from categorizing that worker as an IC in California and I would have to run payroll and pay employment taxes... 

@Alan Cassidy Join your State LL Association they offer all kinds of support and networking.

I just spent several hours today correcting a few very incorrect tax returns prepared by CPAs who advertise their services here.

We use cozy.co and advertised in multiple places. 

Since I sell to Tenant Buyers, I want zip codes where there are jobs that support a family.