To be honest, I think we may just need to bear the costs and learn from this and do regular unit checks going forward (which was not done by the previous property management company). 

Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

Buy price, included a soil evaluation, drone pics and getting an improvement permit for my end buyer.

in May I closed a permit that removed load bearing wall, added a bathroom, and removed a fireplace.  

If you have the money, and are asking the question, I would say you are ready.The only other question might be - are you timing the market right?  

But asking experienced people to set up an interview with you is unlikely to bear fruit.

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In addition to grading, you need to consider soil types, impermeable conditions you are creating and the resulting stormwater runoff mitigation.

Please bear with me as I am navigating this for the first time but don't want to be caught in the crosshairs and still protect myself and the property.Thanks in advance for your help.

I really am not trying to poke the bear.