Additionally:Is there a specific state where it makes more sense to establish the holding company (now that anonymity in states like WY or DE isn’t the focus)?

I wanted to learn more about real estate investing in the Bay Area, specifically in the East Bay.

If you want to be a passive investor, you need capital, information and a network, but you don't need specific advantage in real estate.  

This can range from local real estate clubs all the way up to multifamily specific events such as the National Multi Housing Council’s annual meeting.

The enforcing agency certainly cannot take action against an unpermitted unit without citing a specific health and safety issue to address.  

@Gregory SchwartzWhat specifically are you hoping the software will do for you?

Here is a link to their zoning district summary:https://planning.baltimorecity...You could also call them if you want more specific information.

Separate the work into 3 separate categories: 1) Those that are specifically related to the future STR usage, 2) Those that benefit you while living in the house and have zero bearing on the future STR, 3) those that benefit both you and the future STR....assign a percentage to the usage.Be specific and complete.

I know the IRS asks about entity vs personal members and if they're foreign or not specifically on the 1065 and other tax forms. 

These are not specifically real estate related.