If there are any modifications to their current contract, ensure that the lease renewal is shared with them in advance, clearly outlining any potential changes.

I REALLY like that he asks deep questions and constantly probes his podcast subjects.

Best" is very subjective and the quantity of off market leads isn't necessarily the metric you should be focused on.

If you're subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), these deductions may be limited.

that isn’t subject to higher down payment requirements or higher interest.

You ARE subject to CA LLC tax just by the fact of YOU being a CA resident, sorry.

If you have a RE attorney and mortgage broker then I am assuming you are using some type of joint venture or participation agreement to outline who gets paid what and who is in what position as you tranche the loan.

There is statutory, and now Fannie/Freddie guidelines, that exempt many transfers from being subject to the Due On Sale Clause...asset protection/estate planning purposes are covered.Why Use LLC when an Umbrella Policy Does the Same?

You would only pay taxes on all passive investments in a traditional SDIRA at distribution, unless you have a mortgage, then the portion of the income derived because of the mortgage will be subject to UDFI (unrelated debt finance income) which will trigger UBIT (unrelated business income tax). 

Regardless you are supposed to always register your rental unit with the town annually, and be subject to their rent control inflation numbers.