My biggest conundrum now is I want to be my own GC because even when I play with smaller numbers they’re still out of reach for me to be able to attain this goal and afford the monthly mortgage with taxes and insurance.

I currently have a pre-tax retirement account with employer match and a Roth IRA invested in the stock market.

I've been knocking on doors, there is one that seems like it's abandoned, however despite finding the owners name from tax records I cannot seem to get in contract with them to make an offer (despite trying x, y and z). 

Did you have taxable income that could’ve been reduced utilizing tax strategies?

The units are all currently occupied right now, so we won't have to worry about the buyer's market right now haha.With the cash flow I will receive, it will be enough to take care of property taxes, insurance, and enough to save up for any emergiences with the unit that I will need to take care of, so no need to worry, I got you :)!

Investors often obsess over how to defer tax obligations and ultimately make poor investments due to being hyper focused on taxes.

Is it better to get an LLC when I become a land lord to get some tax benefits?

In California there is $800 franchise tax per LLC per year, which discourages a lot of RE investors from getting an LLC.

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

But, you still own house and benefits are as follows.1. tax benefits2. principal payoff on your note.3.