•Many STR investors are in the $300,000–$500,000 range, so homes closer to $600,000–$700,000 may face less direct competition but will require higher nightly rates to be profitable.

I would do a direct mailer in my area and try to pick up another owner occupied.  

I don't think you need to open a direct California LLC. 

I’d suggest focusing on securing solid DSCR loans—like those from thelender.com, which lends up to 80% LTV, considers STR income, and operates as a direct lender.

Understand what you are investing in....is it a secured loan, unsecured loan, membership interest in an entity that deploys capital like a feeder fund or direct membership interest in an entity that is the deed holder? 

But, you need to talk directly to the person whose name is on title. 

DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

I think one thing that is helpful, is to be more directed in your question and what you're looking for with regard to coaching.

@Levi Perl Since your single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a disregarded entity, all rental income or losses are reported directly on your personal tax return rather than at the LLC level.

As a few have mentioned, the best way would be to call the listing agents directly, but depending on how much time you want to dedicate, setting and going on multiple appointments with different people could prove to be time-consuming.