There are also people that can manage your Airbnb for you if you prefer to do it that way.

I am excited to be part of BP and look forward to growing and learning from experienced individuals.

This is clearly personal preference, and a bit about contingent on your point of view on where market is going.  

Through feedback we've found that tenants prefer scheduling showings and being able to show up anytime during their scheduled window and landlords are comfortable with this process when using Ziprent.If you have further questions don't hesitate to contact us.

Good idea, I prefer that to be kidnapped at a coffee shop, thank you for the advice Sherri!

This could lead you to believe another state would be preferable but it is my understanding that CA will want the $800/year even when the LLC is OOS.  

If the dues are exorbitant or there isn't a clearly defined value being brought to owners, maybe pass on it, but I'd say by and large that STRA's are well worth what is usually a pretty small individual investment. 

Networking with local landowners and attending real estate meet-ups or county auctions sometimes, folks prefer a direct sale to an investor over listing with an agent.

Any preferred vendors for this and recommendations on the best way to set this up? 

To me it seems like an incredible pairing, someone who knows and understands to tools available and has the professional ability to leverage those tools not just for tax returns BUT also for tax planning and strategy.I'm a Stessa Pro member and in talking with the pro support team they do not have any preferred CPAs/vendors at this time.Does anyone know of CPAs who know the system?