Then, I spoke with several acquisition managers with very limited knowledge on how to evaluate a deal but this time, the company they were working for was sued by multiple homeowners for fraud.

Learning the ins and outs while keeping an eye out for a great deal is a smart approach—knowledge and patience go a long way in this space.

Zeona is a prolific real estate agent with a ton of knowledge, she has been an Airbnb host since 2012 she has over ten years of being a short-term rental property manager and consultant.

Very subjective question based on your investment knowledge, home market, investment strategy and requirements. 

Having the knowledge of what transmutes separate property to community property may be a very important lesson for you, as well as what liability protection can be afforded by retaining assets as separate property, if any.As to the LLC, there are a variety of opinions, but you are correct that generally any LLC "doing business" in California should register with the California Secretary of State and pay the minimum $800 annual fee. 

The information provided is for general knowledge based on my experience and should not be considered tax or legal advice.

It's recommended to discuss with an attorney knowledgeable in your state laws to determine the benefit and best structure for your situation. 

Sometimes they'll have gurus come thru that charge more for a full day class or more extensive training.I've posted before some lists of area meetups...each has a little different twist and following. 

Who else would have the knowledge to lead others than a 33 year old former football player; who wrote a book that is being hocked by Bigger Pockets.Maybe you can get Nails (Lenny Dykstra) to write a book that BP can sponsor? 

But it is always better to buy than rent in my opinion, so I bought the best investment I could find based on my knowledge at the time.Sorry for the long-winded response!