In some cities, it's easy to work with and in others its more difficult.Since you are new to Bigger Pockets, it would help you to know you can search for previous forum discussions about any topic. 

I want to, also, express my thanks to this Great Bigger Pockets Nation.

It was a much bigger expense when I owned group homes and all the utilities were in my/company name. 

@Eric Dupuis I think you'll find a divide on Bigger Pockets on whether or not Denver is a wise investment right now.

My name is Yakima, I am new to Bigger Pockets as well as real estate investing There's a single family property that has been vacant since 2010 or so until now.

If you are in a bigger metropolis area, and you have never worked with them before, hold them to a high standard and make them prove their abilities before you go on the honor system.

My name is Yakima, I am new to Bigger Pockets as well as real estate investingThere's a single family property that has been vacant since 2010 or so until now.

Hey everybody, I signed up for bigger pockets a few months back but haven’t begun to post or engage until now.

Do your research before setting up an out of state (OOS) LLC while being a CA resident.LLC in CA has a minimum $800/year cost/tax.You did not specify why you are looking at LLC but if it is asset protection an umbrella insurance coverage is another option and typically is less error prone. 

@Luqman Shah welcome to Bigger Pockets!