If I'm not mistaken, California is known for it's tenant-friendly laws, which provides another reason for why fewer people invest there, correct?

I'm not familiar with Joe Kaiser, the website I originally pulled up had Rick Dawson's name on it, so I apologize if I was mistaken.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

If you simply believe you can "handle" bad tenants you may be seriously mistaken.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

If I'm not mistaken, a "cash-out refi" loan is a HELOC, and in this case, on your investment property.

Actual cash value is often mistakenly taken to mean the market value.  

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Or am I perhaps mistaken and is the MLS something different? 

We created it through our attorney and then had it approved in IL.I think you will be fine, however I am not an attorney and please consult your local attorney for confirmation.Also, if I am not mistaken even if the LLC is outside of CA but doing business in CA you will still have to pay that $800