I collaborate with large custodian companies.

Watch for the company names or the spokesperson’s names and search those names online to find out more about the firm.Crowdfunding.

Are you intentionally looking to outsource the management and day to day operations to a management company versus self-managing? 

Questions Regarding Property Registration Restrictions in a Joint Venture Model:Are there any restrictions when attempting to change the property registration with the county (through the title company) if the property has an active Hard Money Loan or DSCR Loan?

We don't expect to collect money back when we send them to the collection companies.

1) Research Zoning of similar property2) Do search with same zoning criteria with propertyradar or have title company give you a list.3) Possibly filter by satellite photos to eliminate undesirable topography.

Another avenue would be to call your utility companies and ask about installing additional meters.

If you don't plan on paying cash and have to leverage with an owner-occupied loan product then you should set up your LLC as a property management company because you will not be able to borrow in the name of the LLC.  

Deposits from the tenant.Security deposits from the tenant in residential dwelling units shall be deposited in a trust account with a licensed and federally insured depository institution lawfully doing business in this State or the landlord may, at his option, furnish a bond from an insurance company licensed to do business in North Carolina.

And being in California, you really should be using licensed companies for everything.