I would love to hear any recommendations of online resources and/or podcasts to understand the market better, as well as RE investing in general.

Taking advice from someone with a financial BIAS is dangerous to your financial health, unless you know that individual to be “above” short term personal gain and strictly in for long term relationships and reputation.  

I am looking for any helpful information you have to share or any (free online) resources; podcasts, books etc.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

These can be found online by search 'Section 8 Fair Market Rent for 2024'.

There is so much BAD information online about LLC's and real estate investments its disgusting. 

Either be active in management or hire a reputable PM who can satisfy this role.

@Oli HarpsTo manage your Oakland 4-plex effectively, stay informed about the local market, build local connections, conduct thorough tenant screening, consider value-add opportunities, decide whether to self-manage or hire a property management company, network with local investors, plan for growth through scaling your portfolio, explore financing options, and stay informed about the local market through online communities and resources.

So far I have seen 2-2.5% the only 0% was from a small local commercial brokerage who always had a reputation to lowball buyers agents so most agents just never send out their deals. 

Any recommendations on a reputable company to do the testing?