I work full-time in healthcare administration and my current budget allows me to save around 40-50% of my income. 

This is the one we use all the time with investors.Moreover, if he has any interest in the property, he needs to be disclosing that to you in writing as well.His office's "different take on agency" seems to be that they don't care about administrative rules from the Division and they are unaware that there are state approved forms that address this situation exactly. 

The layout isn’t great and the neighborhood still has its quirks (drug dealing, theft, airliners flying right overhead).

Proceed with caution if you are looking are purchasing this property has things may have happened i.e. demolition, drugs etc....

AB 671AB 671 lowers costs through government incentives for building ADUs with affordable rent.The bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop a list of existing state grants and financial incentives for operating, administrative, and other expenses in connection with the planning, construction, and operation of accessory dwelling units with affordable rent.

The Series LLC offers several benefits to prevent lawsuits through anonymity, separating your asset's liability, cost savings (you are only forming a single entity rather than 9 + however many more you plan on getting) and streamlined administration (a single entity can be managed easier than 9 between banking and taxes.)

It's the murders, drugs, rape, car jacking, home invasion type stuff that can be more alarming as a percentage of police calls and activity to an area.

Avoid anyone with sex charges or with anything violent in their criminal records....no matter how long ago they assaulted someone or with drug charges. 

Why not buy out the interest of the estate and start the Administration process.You'll be self representing the estate yourself.

The costs of the buildings there are pretty low, it is infested with a lot of drug users so your PM has to be on their game.