I'll do my best to answer some of your questions:1) You still qualify for the 20% deduction (with the same limitations) as a sole proprietor or partnership or LLC.

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My wife and raise and sell cattle and started an LLC partnership in GA a couple of years ago with Operating agreement and annual meeting minutes, and all that is required.

If it is a multi-member LLC - by default it is taxed as a partnership.

If you are an accredited investor, there are passive opportunities in real estate partnerships that offer all the benefits but none of the hassle of management. 

And then pray that it all works out in the end - chances of which are less than 5%.The partnership LLC will issue forms K-1, not 1099s.Asset protection is an attorney's zone, however flips should not have much exposure unless bought for cash, in my non-lawyer opinion. 

I'll assume your LLC is taxed as a partnership.

It is considered a partnership by default unless you reside in a community property state.

Do you need bookkeeping or property management functionality (or both)?

This family has four children whereas the previous tenant had none, so it's pretty clear who caused the issue.My lease is clear:Owner will not pay to repair conditions caused by the Tenant, his guest or invitee or damage due to windows or doors left open, sewer/septic stoppages caused by foreign or improper objects in lines, or cosmetic items that do not impact the functionality or use of the item.