I am currently on an extension from last year and am hoping to talk to someone who is knowledgeable specifically with filing taxes for real estate investors and can actually give some insight on how to set up for the future.I am also looking for a real estate attorney who can guide me on how to properly set up my companies, legalities etc.

Put a sign out front and Banditsigns. around the neighborhood go up and down your street and ask neighbors if they know anyone that wants to buy house on the street  you can put an ad on craigslist Good luck

Of course if you bought these cash a bank would love to see that you've added some value. 

The negative side of adding a bathroom is that it will make it more likely that the place is going to be subbed out to multiple renter vs a family . 

If the deal is cash flowing and value added, I would go for it.

Most of the greats already have an extensive buyers list.

For those tenants not retired, with income, doing it this way will expose them to added taxes.

As you may recall, I have some tenants moving out that cooked extensive Indian food which tends to linger a bit more due to all the amazing yummy spices.Can you recommend a good carpet cleaner and maybe the same or separate company to give the house that new house smell?

Make my offer with a 15-20% contingency added to my rehab budget. 

Now, if you were a block or 2 into jersey city which has legalized them and is charging an occupancy tax then that would be a good move.