There are 20+ CPAs and accountants on this site that specialize in real estate taxation.

I would use the comps as a broad guide, but then verify the data with a broker who specializes in a certain area.

South Carolina is really good as well specially if you go to small towns outside of big cities. 

I would recommend speaking with an attorney who specializes in asset protection if you wish to go that route.Any of the solutions available to you come down to how risk-adverse and price-sensitive you are.

My partner is a licensed general contractor (not currently bonded/insured in state rehabbing).

And if they sue you personally, you can have it dismissed because the lease, house,  etc. are all with the Trust.Personally, I have a Trust for my houses--the one I live in, second house, house my special needs adult daughter live in, and 2 other trusts for rentals (higher risk rentals in one, lower risk rentals in the other). 

But Larry Kudlow says we might have low interest rates for the next 25 years and the Fed can print more money than ever makes sense and we kick the can down the road and being that the US Treasury is the worlds safe haven the rest of the world will keep putting funds into our mess and drive yields down and mess up bonds and keep things inflated indefinitely until it blows, if it does.

This analysis helps me with:- Which option has higher yield/return- Whether or not I’m going to be cash flow positive- Comparison to other sector investments (i.e. stock/bond portfolio, mutual funds, etc.)When it comes contrasting Cap Rate analysis vs.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a legal advisor or attorney who specializes in real estate and multi family rentals?

There are benefits to "knowing" as many agents as possible, but to truly build a team and strong bonds that will help further your investing future you need to focus and get to know agents and then chose ONE to represent you.