The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

If the way to increase the selling value of a MFH is to increase NOI by increasing income or decreasing expenses; why are the majority of sellers putting their properties on the market with under market rent?  

I would also add that you join your local REIA chapter (Real Estate Investor Association) as it will allow you to network with other STR owners and get more location-specific information. 

.• Networking and Connections: Are there local Bay Area meetups or forums for new investors?

That being said, the vast majority of mortgage products available (primarily DSCR) to LLCs are still going to consider your personal credit in the underwriting process.

Major metros pose certain challenges, as everyone has heard. 

The ability to see the major issues before you buy is key especially when buying dilapidated early 1900's homes.

I am not knocking listing agents, but majority of their time and effort is spent getting the listing.

I have a large network plus in depth knowledge of the process to get a project like this off the ground.