Lessons learned?

@Chantelle LewisRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

In California there is $800 franchise tax per LLC per year, which discourages a lot of RE investors from getting an LLC.

Can provide all the benefits from a cash flow and tax perspective.

To succeed, focus on properties in high-demand neighborhoods like Pecan Grove or Aliana, and ensure your cash flow analysis accounts for high property taxes, potential HOA restrictions, and flood insurance costs.

Would love to connect sometime, currently learning more about it. 

Yes, you will have to file the partnership tax return.

Lessons learned?

What we've learned is that Sec 8 residents would usually stay longer than a non-Sec-8 resident.

I’ve done two rehabs from out of state so far, and I can relate to the challenges you mentioned.One thing I learned the hard way is that managing rehabs remotely can be tough.