Additionally, if anyone knows good title / escrow folks and RE attorneys in LA county that could help me with this deal, that’d be fantastic!

I see you like to do A LOT of writing and analyzing ( not sure why, this is the 2nd LOOONG post I have seen of yours ) .You are incorrect, Toledo and other areas of OH are best for renting.

I look forward to working with you on many future deals to further expand your portfolio!

Heck I’m staring at a giant multi-level waterfall with an artificial lake full of ducks and geese as I write this. 

He owns his own business and writes off a significant amount.

HudsonIt's great to hear about your journey and plans for the future.

Most investments I see that are positive cash flow out of the gate come with a substantial amount of future capex.

DSCR loans are a great option for anyone that doesn't fit the conventional "box" - DTI isn't a factor, no employment info needed, no W2s, paystubs, tax returns, 1099s, etc. needed, you can close in an LLC if you want to and many lenders don't report to personal credit, so those loans won't affect your credit score/DTI for any conventional financing you might pursue in the future.

Currently, I do not own an investment property, and would like to own one in the near future and follow a buy and hold or house-hacking strategy (eventually transitioning to more multifamily).

DSCR is great for Self-employed borrowers or business owners who write off a lof of debts and show little income.