Setting up. the LLC in Oregon would just result in similar compliance requirements in CA if the latter is true. ...This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

What is required to obtain real estate investing independence is the following1 - TRUE education in real estate (1) principles, (2) law, (3) finance.

Under federal law (ADA and FHA), true service animals and emotional support animals are exempt from pet fees, deposits, or rent, but the tenant must provide proper documentation if requested.

This is partially true, partially untrue.There is an 8% withholding in case that there are taxes owed.

Both will do very well for years to come.That might be true but that doesn't mean they're moving to Cleveland or Detroit.

I've underwritten hundreds of deals, submitted tens of LOIs and not had a single one accepted- The BRRRRs I did do weren't true BRRRRs because of low appraisals, or not accounting for all costs properly and I ended up leaving around $10k for each one in the deal.

If you Bank/Lender does not allow it you can refinace the mortgage into a DSCR or true Portfolio loan program. 

While that may sometime be true, full disclosure to all parties should eliminate any ethical or moral concerns (imo).  

House hacking is the best tried-and-true method for new investors in my opinion.

Rents will continue to fall and property prices will still fall for as long as this remains true.