Realize these aren't MFH, but you can take similar approaches in MFH.

A financial advisor is going to be able to offer you REITs or similar products, whereas an agent can help you navigate markets and specific properties. 

Setting up. the LLC in Oregon would just result in similar compliance requirements in CA if the latter is true. ...This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

Similar to you my wife and I do most of the work on our properties ourselves. 

i think this is a decision only you can make. im in a similar boat (house hacking my primary) and considering renting the whole thing out to get a solo home for myself. certainly a lot of appeal in that, given how much work goes into the house hack. but whether or not the numbers on cash flow align is up to you. personally i dont think $150 (seems like about 12%?)

Rather than just grinding for the next deal, I’ve put more focus on surrounding myself with the right people—those who challenge me, push me to think bigger, and share similar values.

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

It's much cheaper than Buildium and offers similar tenant screening options.