While it depends on your financial position, I would recommend working with a conventional or DSCR lender and/or exploring the option of utilizing a HELOC. 

It depends on your strategy: are you looking to do a long-term rental or short-term?

Less dependence on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and VRBO, more people booking directly with you leads to increased profits.

This depends on the lender's policies, the property value and your overall financial situation. 

My leases state that any monies owed are payable "as rent" so that if they do not pay that damage bill I can simply choose to evict them for "unpaid rent" which is simple and cookie cutter.

A small number use the hot press process that is distinctly superior in my opinion in overall strength in dimensional structure and durability.Your chart does note finish which is an excellent point as it's the finish and not the wearlayer that gives a product it's scratch resistance( AO and Ceramic Bead being one of the best but it also depends on how many coats are put on which many makers do not detail).

There are plenty of more ways to find deals and I could go on forever just depends on what your goals are

In my opinion, it depends on your definition of a "syndicator". 1) If you mean anyone who tries to create a syndication and calls themselves one...then I believe it's probably true (and actually higher/worse).

It depends on if the LLC is a single member LLC or a multi-member LLC.If it is a single-member LLC, it is considered a disregarded entity and reported directly on your individual return.If it is a multi-member LLC, by default, it is considered a partnership.If there is no income or expenses(rare to happen), then yes, no requirement atleast at the federal level. 

Credit is important because that will help you get the better rates when applying, Assets are needed to help you be flexible with your purchasing options because depending on the assets you have you can enter the market at 3.5% -5% or 20%.