These items can be depreciated over 5 or 7 years: Fixtures, furniture, controlled access gates, alarm systems, computerized systems, security systems, movable partitions, etc.This accelerated depreciation strategy allows the property investors to immediately reduce their tax liability and in turn, increase their bottom line by offsetting income.

I believe you need a BP Pro membership to access it, but you might be able to get a trial period or something like that to check it out. 

Do you have access to the VA loan? 

You can access the standard Texas forms at:  TREC.Texas.gov. 

I personally have access to $70k, but there is no way that I’m going to use it when I don't have the experience… $1,500-$2,000 is not a problem, though).

Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

On a multi-unit, you need to have someone there for access to utility room. 

My next step is an appraiser who has costar access to see if they can, but figured I’d ask if anyone maybe already has full access and wanted to help me out. 

Once the tenants in place, you have to worry about: late rent, non-payment of rent, eviction, lease violations like extra people or an unauthorized animal, tenant wants to break the lease, tenant abandons the property, tenant wants to renew the lease for another year, tenant wants to convert to a month-to-month lease, etc.It's an on-going process.

But since there is a limit to how much money the bank has access to....their rate will be higher...and usually a shorter term.