How do we structure the deal while be compliant with SEC regulations? 

Not a disclosure, rider, etc apparently, but a 'Counteroffer' that seller is an agent.Is this CalBRE-compliant?

Perhaps I can hire local MH dealer to sell the home, a RMLO to do what they need to do to stay compliant with Dodd-Frank & SAFE Act and still finance the sale to grow my smaller investment? 

Use your Dodd-Franke compliant vendors.

I believe you can owner-finance your first 3 deals, but after that you need a RMLO to stay compliant.  

You always want to be compliant with the real estate laws.And, of course there is Google. 

ADP, Paychex, Gusto, etc) that are priced reasonably, will keep you compliant, and will have that money deposited into your checking account automatically with a W-2 issued in January.Not sure what you mean by 'handling your distribution'? 

I had an engineer over last week who told me that in order for my retrofit to be code compliant (Chapter A3) we will have to add an additional shear wall under the house, which will be big $$$.I'm currently working through my options, and was hoping to get some insight from the forum on what my best path forward is.1) Do nothing and leave the house as is.

A series LLC must also have a compliant operating agreement with mandatory clauses in order to have a series LLC.

Once the rentals are free and clear then 1031 them into passive cash flowing 1031 compliant properties - either properties you buy with good management in place, or full or fractional NNN properties with strong commercial leases in place guaranteed by national tenants.