I choose to split it for a couple of reasons; we were big enough to have some priority with each PM, taking over that many units at once is overwhelming and I felt they would be better equipped to handle half, if one screws up I have a backup, and they know I have another option so they are incentivized to do their best.

As far as bowing walls in the basement, I watched a youtube video where someone dug their foundation out then used 6x8's bolted to the wall and floor along with a hydraulic car jacks and moved a large wall quite a ways,  then bolted angle iron to the rafters and sill plate.   

Rent analysis is vital in choosing an area but the type of person you want as a tenant is as equally important. 

No doubt in my mind that his videos are the reason I not only passed, but crushed, the national part of the exam.  

I added the below multi-family guide for your reading.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Do You Use a Professional Camera to Take Pictures and Video to Market Your Property or a Smart Phone?

As far as the agreement not being recorded it is an issue if the Buyer chooses to make it an issue.  

From the video and pics I received I'm forced to believe it's uninhabitable at the moment. 

@Lisa Phillips I been following your video and website...

Think "chose 1 if you're a current tenant or choose 2 if you're interested in looking at an apartment."