The best resource I know of is the book "How to Use Limited Liability Companies & Limited Partnerships" by Garrett Sutton.

I wouldnt suggest a real estate agent because at the end of the day their liability is limited compared to a RE attorney and you already found the properties.

Kristin writes builders risk and liability insurance with Erie Insurance which is one of the best policies in the business for rehabbers.  

John I ended with open ended liability on city and state inspections which have since cost me 20,000.00 and obviously improved the property from what I believe was a "as is" sale.  

I say "No - the garage should be condemned and it is too big a liability for me to rent out."  

However I do know that industry uses dangerous and environmentally problematic chemicals.I would be VERY concerned with inheriting an expensive environmental liability problem created by  the previous ownership.If I were buying this kind of business its something I would investigate carefully and probably have an outside expert involved.

That's where the liability falls.  

I currently do not have:  Security deposit, tenant name on utilities, tenant insurance (I'm guilty too for structural + liability). 

If you are going to do it, you should max out your rentals regarding liability insurance (mine is 500k) and also get an umbrella policy (i'm at 2M). 

Have $500k liability ins and an umbrella policy if you like.