The ROI on tax tools varies greatly from investor to investor and hinges on several variables, some of which can be objectively analyzed by a real estate tax expert and some of which require some subjective analysis (for which a real estate tax expert can provide valuable context).There are really 2 "no brainer" steps to take to get clarity for an informed decision:1 - Read Michael Plaks' posts about this topic.

If you are happy with your current CPA but unsure if your returns are done correctly / optimized, you may want to consider getting your past 3 years worth of returns reviewed.This will provide you the assurance that they are done correctly.

We’ll have a realtor on the team and set up systems for the contractor team to provide us with video and picture updates. 

Asset based lenders / lender to lender financing (those who provide financing to companies for equipment, operations, etc.

That’s step 1. step 2 - contact a local commercial broker and ask what the avg cap rate is in the area for SS units. step 3 - use the cap rate the broker provided and the NOI from the docs the seller gave you. 

It’s common courtesy to provide plenty of hot water for a dwelling space.

In my experience, relying solely on pictures can be outright misleading, they do not provide insights into the internal structures or the condition of the roof, plumbing, and wiring to say the least.

Learning from others' experiences and building a network can open up opportunities and provide valuable insights.Given your goal to purchase a cash-flowing rental property, solid financial planning is key.

I have also worked with a lot of great property managers that charge reasonable rates and provide excellent service, and I would love to recommend them to you. 

You can raise rents but there will be different lengths of time that you have to provide notice depending on how long the tenant has been living there.