We are planning the retrofit of a larger complex and I am contemplating providing WiFi coverage (with a separate (virtual) SSID per unit) throughout the buildings to cut down on the interference ... it would also allow a tenant to stay connected to their own network even if they were in the laundry.

I've been contemplating the benefits of hard money loans myself.  

Hello Fellow Bigger Pockets Friends:

I just went through a transaction in Newport Beach and had escrow fees in excess of $15,000. It gave me the inspiration of looking into an escrow company in Southern California. ...

I am however contemplating on purchasing multi family out here in LA/OC but still searching.

Hey all, I've been contemplating the impact that gentrification and real estate investing have in under served communities.

I'll leave that to Realtors to contemplate.

That's exactly what I'm doing @Michael Noto contemplating going into a brand new townhome community at a 3% stake which I like the chance of future partnerships that it brings as well as the experience or just acquiring another multifamily on my own.Appreciate that bro @Deshawn Lewis good luck to you too man!

However the LLC you are contemplating may not necessarily be a different tax payer.  

I am contemplating a similar strategy.   

I would advise you to consider these things as you contemplate what makes sense for you personally.