The anonymity of what you own is more important IMO. 

Don't worry, I did the math.An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

A revocable living trust can get a Fannie Loan at closing & without any sneakiness, and generally nothing stops Brandy Phillip from calling his trust the "Screw You My Name Is A Secret Trust" instead of the "Phillip Family Trust," providing some degree of anonymity (you can just google who owns an LLC, most of the time...). 

Just so you know, you are not anonymous to your BP colleagues so accept wisely

Your anonymous last name here is subpoenable you know. 

Hello BP community, I'm in CA and am looking into forming an LLC for a long term rental I have in CA, and planning to acquire more.It was recommended that I form it in Wyoming for the best protection and anonymity.

This can come straight from your own experience but you've anonymized it so it feels less personal, which may be less awkward for both of you.

When you have something worth protecting, then you can figure out the best way to protect it.An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

So you're not completely anonymous.

An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.