Hi Michael,Finding the right CPA is crucial for managing your investments effectively.

You absolutlely need to be direct to seller or have close, personal relationships with wholesalers and active agents.

Absolutely, creating a baseline business plan is a crucial step when starting in real estate (or any field) because it provides clarity, direction, and a strategic foundation for your efforts. 

There's a few good meetups here that I'm very active in.

Additionally, filing establishes a record of your business activities, which can be beneficial for future deductions or tax compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

A lot of active investors looking to learn more from the people that are doing something more than they are currently.

@Marcus Auerbach How many hours of active management per week would you say it realistically takes to manage 50 units yourself?

Anyone actively flipping in LA/ SoCal?

.#1 I would call the city rentals department directly and ask if the seller's license will remain active until the day yours becomes active.

It's a very local question based on the comps and active/recently sold inventory inside the community.