(cash flow, tax benefits, potential for appreciation) Whats the timeline?  

We see so many prospects who have been told by Youtube or mastermind gurus that multiple LLCs in three different states is beneficial when in reality the costs of upkeep hit the bottom line harder than any benefit.

In my experience, however, I don't think there are much benefit from doing this versus just opening a new LLC for your PA investments.

People still sleep on the area and it is very close to Nor CA but has a lot of different benefits with similar appreciation. 

Since it's trust ownership, there are some additional benefits. 

One way to get tax benefits while you're living there could be installing solar panels or upgrading the energy efficiency of the home. 

•Are the tax benefits of renting worth it in a situation like mine?

For 1 property, its a cost/benefit analysis in my opinion.

If you would classify this as more of a hobby which most people won't the first year, then the losses won't benefit you.

Then you could choose if you want to move into that next house and sell your current home with some tax benefits.