Good to see the city make some practical decisions.  

Networking is always a great practice and you never know who you might meet there and what good information they have to share.

Look into markets with steady growth and affordable prices, like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Chattanooga.You can build your team remotely by contacting property managers, realtors, and contractors online, though meeting in person can help strengthen relationships.Focus on your strategy (buy-and-hold, BRRRR) and use platforms like BiggerPockets to learn and connect with others.

Smart guy with the most practical advice, some great books, and he started in California.

Most LLCs are set up for liability protection or similar non-tax reasons, and especially in CA, the penalties for "non authorized" practice of law are steep that a lot of CPAs will not even form the LLC for their clients. 

The same applies to buying businesses whether it’s online businesses, plumbing companies, or professional services like a CPA rollup.

What are some practical actions I can take to get started?

I know there is all this talk about the Olympics coming but on a practical basis that has no effect on you unless you do STR, which you typically can't in a rent controlled property.3.

We are hoping to avoid doing any sort of partnership and maintain a single member LLC, but searching online hasn't been fruitful.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.