I am interested in house hacking around the Camden/Burlington county areas (towns like Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel, Collingswood, etc), specifically at duplex/multifamily properties.

I agree and follow the same approach as @Thomas Williamson by only having them in the living room and master bedroom.Unless you have tons of properties, then I don't think you will have too many issues.

Are you operating short-term rentals within L.A City or L.A County?

This is in Cook county IL....

I have seen a lot of construction in the adjacent counties though.

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk.

In my county it's a one page form, takes about 2 minutes to fill out and they charge $15.However, limiting your liability is much more complicated than simply dumping a property in to an LLC.

Your average cap rate in Maricopa county is 5%, which for the starting investor isn't anything worth doing as most people buying the rentals are doing it for write off purposes more-so than cash flow.

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk.

George market is most of the current transactions are taking place with buyers from OUTSIDE the county.