I feel like one LLC per property is overkill and would be quite difficult to manage.

I've had negative experiences with a bad general contractor and a non-paying renter (leading to an eviction), so I'm being extra cautious in selecting the right lender this time.Could anyone recommend a trustworthy lender in the Los Angeles area who can guide me through this difficult time?

One thing I can tell you for sure: Section 8 renters are more likely to be entitled, difficult, non-communicative, problematic, evicted, trashy, etc.

Will definitely make finding a deal more difficult but I get why you would do it that way

The Seller being difficult had caused this deal to fall through 3 times before I had my offer accepted.

Folks stop making it more difficult than it needs to be, buy right, Reno right, rent right, exactly how you would with any tenant. 

When I started , I was buying SFH in the midwest but found them insanely difficult to manage from NJ & decided to sell them.

You can do it all cash, but if you are looking for financing, that will be difficult without GUC experience. 

The increased pressure on the housing market may mean landlords see a greater number of applicants with difficult rental histories.However, all is not lost.

It's going to take longer and be more difficult than you expect.The beginning of my journey was establishing a good income, living below my means, and a live in flip.