Feel like competing with him?

Everything everybody does, were all just apes competing for resources. 

Properties with garages or yards may rent faster and retain tenants longerAlways look at the local inventory—are you competing with lots of small apartments, or are rentals with space and amenities more unique?

Id be skeptical of any lender who initially offers pricing A, and then dramatically drops the pricing to offer B only when confronted with a competing offer.

What are the odds they are an experienced and competent realtor if they can’t get the basics right. 

Looks like I need to find an accountant competent in Real Estate Investing accounting.

The way it works is that you set up a Series LLC, then you setup individual "Series" or "Cells" under the series LLC for each property.

It was an interesting experiment in branding and management, but most of the big players that succeed there have more vertical integration.For individual operators though... smaller, flexible businesses can thrive where giants fail.

You might find people that charge low rates, high rates, lots of fees, no fees.I'd focus on competency.

There could be nuances, so it's best to discuss it one-on-one with a competent tax advisor.