@John Beck your best bet is to start with local banks and credit unions who know and understand the area. 

I understand their could be some tenant law issues with that which would make a seller hesitant to agree.Otherwise, it would be very helpful if I could just put a few items in the garage while we wait to close.

I understand the liability limiting aspect of an LLC is ruined if you "pierce the corporate veil", so I want to make sure to avoid that.

I don’t understand why a lender would see this as a problem though.

Take control of the deed and understand your Aquisition Costs, Closing Costs (Realtor Commission, which to be Frank, can eat up quite a bit of equity), Holding Costs, and in regards to seller costs...

Your structure depends on your investors so it's important for you to understand what your investors goals, objectives, and expectations are.If you'd like some more information on this topic, it just so happens that my business partner and I recently did a talk titled 'How to Raise Private Money...Magnetically'.

I understand that an itemized list of damages will be sent to me within 30 days." and have him sign it using his agreed move out date.

These are great books to put you in the right mindset and grasp a good understanding of rental properties. 

I understand they could possibly say "no," but nothing ventured, nothing gained. 

From what I understand outstanding tax liabilities (even with IRS and not just property tax) are another big ticket item that you have to be careful of.