To try and improve my position, I'll play around with offering less on the asking price of the properties, but that tactic has proven to be ineffective in reducing my annualized expenses.

It's a business, I do what I say, And have proven it to them again and again. 

Sounds like you’re describing a series LLC, which CA doesn’t recognize.

I need the real deal, not something a lawyer would sign off on.The GC has proven to be a great guy. 

Eventually you will have a proven track record and become an expert in your local area. 

I recognize it's difficult to cash flow positive in SoCal, but I'm willing to fix up a property in poor condition to make it worthwhile.

However, lenders are starting to recognize Airbnb and VRBO as rental options but typically you need a minimum of 1 year rental history.

What the evaluation for the Series LLC is not if the state you live in has one, it is if the state you are going to be sued in (where the property / injury occurred) recognized the internal liability shield. 

It's a proven model. 

Thanks Didn't recognize you from your profile picture!