Do the DSTs disclose how much they charge or the transactions are non transparent ?

If you do this, it will translate to far less fees to an accountant who would otherwise have to charge you for the time incurred navigating what business expenses you incurred in your personal accounts. 

I bet you'll be able to connect with someone willing to do a JV (joint venture) with you or at least offer "softer" hard money to get you going!

Its ok if the water bill is in the landlords name - just have a utilities charge, separate from the rent, in your lease.

You can search Kunversion on Youtube for some basic tutorials...its quite incredible and no extra charge with eXp.  

I was looking there to invest a year ago but was told by some realtors/investors that there is rent control capping the amount you’d be able to charge.

. + Persons operating camps and trailer parks where charges are made for rental only of real property are exempt from the tax.

There's a .01% chance they come knocking on your door to check if you live there, so take that as you may.As far as the property management goes, make sure your numbers still work with the prop management fee (typically 5% - 10% of gross income, call around and see what companies will charge).Good luck!

They typically charge 1 full months rent and usually a minimum of $900-$1,000.

This is a non-starter for one parent because they shouldn't be charged anything to leave a house they deem unhealthy.