You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

I am looking to get into investing specifically house hacking and am searching for a small multi fam (duplex, tri, or quad) and haven't found the one yet.

As mentioned, I would definitely seek out the advice of experts in those specific markets depending on where you decide to go. 

Websites like Zillow and Redfin can help you find these, and a local realtor can provide valuable insights on the market.Don’t hesitate to ask the community for advice on specific properties!

-when figuring rules of thumb regarding payroll cost per employee/position or things like repairs and maintenance cost, contract services, etc. per door in a specific market do yall suggest contacting a property manager to find out these numbers or actually using google or job listings etc. i thought about using chat GPT as well. any thoughts on this?

Not specific to OP but I constantly observe the pressure investors face to buy real estate.

I can't advise you on what to do specifically.

Real estate isn’t just numbers on paper; it’s about people and their preferences, which can be hyper-local.Your insights reinforce the importance of disciplined investing and doing the homework to understand your specific market nuances.

What specific markets are you considering?

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.