For my thesis, I'm conducting research into the practices and motivations of small landlords in Ontario to explore how various social and economic factors influence their business strategies, day-to-day property maintenance, and tenant interactions.Could anyone refer me to someone who might be interested in participating?

One of the main benefits of participating in the Section 8 program is knowing that the rent will be paid each month (or at least the Housing Authority portion of it) - Now that's gone. 

Obviously, there are other factors that can contribute to the cost.

My main question though is, does California law require that I use the specific C.A.R.

If our main goal together is to acquire as many properties as possible as fast as possible - it feels like this leaves us with a smaller tax return, thus less capital to use to reinvest into new properties. 

the success or failure of every single step of every single project is on you.I've mainly been targeting off market properties through wholesalers.

Since you're an individual, mainly whether or not the 4plex was built in the last 15 years.Assuming the tenants have occupied their units for over a year you'll want to give a 60 day notice.Alternative route?

The main monthly meeting is this Tuesday (Nov 12).

There's a nexus of factors tied to the LLC lending question worth noting.Typically we use a specific type of private business-purpose note that enables LLC lending.Other benefits of this note include: No Income Verification, No Credit Reporting, LLC Liability and Privacy protection, Unlimited Number of Loans, Far Less Documentation,... many obvious and non-obvious reasons savvy investors run this route.These notes are also competitive with FHA/VA/Conventional interest rates; however a 15-20% minimum down payment is required.Happy to help you cover the bases.

Another factor to consider is the part of town your property is in and if you would have more issues with tenants due to issues with shared space.