We represented a buyer interested in a $1.1M property. 

1) Ask other landlords in that area for recommendations2) Ask local property management companies in that area for recommendations3) Reach out to the main California landlord associations (CAA, AOA, CalRHA) for recommendations If these were normal times, I'd also recommend going to:4) REIA meetings to get recommendations (and possibly even meeting some local attorneys), plus5) Sitting in on actual eviction hearings in the local eviction court since it's likely you'd see the same attorney(s) representing the bigger landlords (and winning) most of the casesHowever, in the current times, you just simply can't do #4 and #5 right now.  

In Ohio, if your property is held in an LLC, you must have a licensed attorney representing the company.

I have represented buyers when the seller is a flat fee broker and it's a huge headache.

Definitely not needed if you want to purely invest.Pros of a license:- direct MLS access- let yourself in to view publicly listed properties- Represent yourself and save some commission on purchase and listing cons:- yearly licensing upkeep cost (about $2k per year + your time for CE courses etc)I am also actively investing in the area and got my kickende last year.

You (or your representative) have the right to enter with proper notice.

In life money often represents other emotionally entanglements.

I represent buyers only and specialize in retail investments and land for retail development and have contacts with local lenders. 

However, usually your council representative for that district won't even consider it unless you get approval from the local community.  

You'd need to make sure she has an attorney that represents only her thoroughly go through the operating agreement.