Property values and taxes are high which makes it next to impossible to hit double digit returns without leverage, most returns are like 5% to 6% if you are paying for management and if not leveraged.

One starting a digital marketing agency, one as Amazon audible.

I know he's lost 6 digit commissions he would have made if he didn't screw me.

I've been experimenting with the hand written envelopes and post cards and after just a few tests I'm definitely seeing better call rates on the hand written envelopes with typed letters and a digital signature (not as cool I know).

Didn't have to do appraisal (Figure does digital appraisal and gave me generous valuation) and didn't have to send them all the documents as I just needed to digitally link my bank accounts to their website for them to do cash flow analysis before they can approve the loan.Ultimately I thought in a few years when the property appreciates further, I will do cash out refi anyway to maintain my leverage, and at that time I can pay off both loans, so I didn't care too much about 1 loan vs. 2 loans at the moment.

I think there are two takeaways here though:1) Make sure your lease clearly addresses this scenario, as it's not uncommon, and 2) I highly recommend installing DDL's (Digital Door Locks) and giving tenants only a user code and no keys. 

I would not recommend using any firm that did not have a strong presence/understanding of the geographic market you are looking at. 

Phoenix Digital Mailbox is a company that many business owners I work with use.

Pick some techniques and get to work: driving for dollars, website with digital ads(facebook/google ppc) and SEO, direct mail, etc.

CA says that, because you are running the out of state LLC from your residence in CA, the LLC does have a presence (nexus) in the state of CA and you are doing business in the state of CA.