If you want the asset protection/separation of the LLC, that's part of the price.You really should consult with a few qualified professionals. 

The fee covers 3 of my entities and keeps this separate from my personal address.

At the same time I've had six separate incidents of vandalism and theft and we just want to get out.During covid shut down we could have terminated because of an addendum we had concerning short term rental.

Does my husband have to be involved with the transactions because we’re in a community property state or are the two separate transactions?

Purchase separately from your spouse. 

We’ve discussed trying to separate utilities but the cost is substantial.  

If you owned the property prior to marriage, is it your separate property? 

A separate license is not required for each individual branch office.

If you are talking about a security deposit, it should go into a separate asset account for security deposits.

@Sean KelleyFannie Mae allows up to 10 properties per individual, so by keeping everything separate, you can have 10 and your wife can have 10 as long as you each qualify separately.Hope that answers your questionStephanie