I suggested a way to simplify the offer that would, from an agent's point of view, simpler and easier to swallow.

For example, if you end up having excess losses that carry forward from year to year, and then you sell one of the properties - then the allocation of overhead expenses will matter.That said, if you want to simplify your bookkeeping - stick with #1, even distribution.

I am all about simplify life as you get older, especially if you have kids.

Still my technical side comes out everyday and I think of tools I can build to assist in my search for a deal.I see so many opportunities to improve or simplify investors processes/business through the use of simple code.

I simplified the math by estimating a daily rate of $250 for 30 days and factored in 20% vacancy

Simplified steps:1) You collect money, put it in your LLC. execute an agreement among the investors regarding interest rate and when it is due.

I'm really trying to simplify the process of getting bids and If I knew $3,$4 etc was the norm it would really help. 

Your ROI calculation is extremely simplified, and frankly, inaccurate.

So that gives you some freedom and options, you do not have to do a 1031 so less pressure.Depending on how much you make on that determines what you do once you get to CA.I would simplify your life and move to CA first and rent, dont buy anything until you know and are clear on your objectives.An average 4 plex in So Cal is hitting $1.5m - really tough to make that work. 4 units in LA is really out of whack.And do the "rent where you live and buy where you rent" much better approach than trying to buy $1m dollar shack in LA.Palm Springs is interesting and you can find some decent priced properties and some work as an AirBNB so that is interesting but I would run you calculations on standard rents and not base it on Short term rentals.

The right legal strategy can simplify and deal with those concerns though, no matter how many properties or jurisdictions you invest in.When I sit down with clients I will always discuss (1) their personal assets, (2) what their current investments portfolio and other business ventures are, and (3) their future goals.