Have you started thinking about your strategy or exploring potential markets?

Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health) and choose the one that is most “stable” with the best potential for long term tenancy.This advice is contrary to maximization of rental income, but IMO will reduce expenses of tenant turnover, property damage, property management fees so much that the difference in bottom line income will be quite small.  

We’re simply cheerleaders, fellow players, and coaches trying to get the new players to live up to their potential. 

Not everybody can: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Also, cost segregation will not help you with your CA state taxes, only (potentially) with your Federal (IRS) taxes.

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.

Any mixing of personal and LLC funds can compromise this liability protection, potentially making you personally liable for any claims or lawsuits.

Escalation clause is an attempt to combat that potential lie.

You'd learn and potentially earn a profit at exit.Another way is to wholesale the land.

I’m hoping to learn more about the industry, its dynamics, and explore potential opportunities for collaboration and growth.Totally understand that nothing in this field comes for free, and I’m more than willing to share my expertise (tech related) and provide support wherever our skills and goals align.Looking forward to hearing from you and hopefully connecting soon!

With a planned 5-7 exit, there is potential to be "upside down".