He has tons on real estate investing. with a strong emphasis on tax minimization and asset protection.

I think $2500 is quite fair if it's a two-bedroom home in questionable repair, which it may well be.your response shows your knowledge of CA rentals is minimal.  

Continue exploring various strategies to optimize your purchasing power and minimize upfront costs.Using an FHA or VA loan for MFH acquisition can indeed be advantageous, offering lower down payments and favorable terms.

If you can manage a house-hack closer to home that helps you build equity and net worth, while demanding a minimal down payment, I personally think that’s a better option.

We purchased the home on 02/17/2022 for $185,000, invested $500 in minimal renovations, and sold it for $234,000 on 04/12/2022.

As an investor we just have to minimize our risks and plan accordingly.

As mentioned above, the liability and tax benefits of an LLC are really minimal.

Currently working on analyzing properties, with a goal of minimizing human emotion  and solely looking at the numbers to purchase positive cash flowing properties.  

That won't be your problem though beyond interrupting the transaction.

It needed minimal work to get it ready so I jumped on it.