3 seperate buildings, parceled as 3 seperate addresses so investor can get single family financing on this, is that correct?  

Maybe if I was younger it would make more sense, but staying with the method I've used over the last 10 years will only become more refined and efficient.

Correct just need rehab $.

There are online platforms like Rentable.com that will handle opening the correct accounts / all compliance tasks related to managing deposits 

You really don't need that LLC until you pay off the property and it's questionable if you need it then as long as you maintain your property and have correct insurance.Yes to wind insurance, not sure about hurricane.I use Foremost STR policy for one property.I am about to switch to USAA (retired Navy) for another because they quoted a policy that was 3k lower than what we have.

Is that correct?

I suspect, as more and more leasing-related disputes are occurring involving credit cards, the companies have already figured out their method of handling these claims.

Hey Themis - I used a similar strategy in my first year investing in Cleveland, focusing on the BRRRR method with SFRs, and it worked well.

So correct me where I am wrong. 

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.