Nick,Depending on what you have for a down payment there are other programs to help avoid the hourly and overtime. 

Considering the local anti landlord laws what would be the best way to handle this to avoid any potential issues from the legal perspective?

I would buy bank/foreclosed/tax liens. maybe put down 5-20% down payment on a 4 unit. 

With a minimum 30-day rental period, tight registration criteria limited to permanent residents, and associated compliance costs such as fees and taxes, entering San Francisco's STR market without first examining these restrictions may result in problems and severe fines.

Could you hold a 2, 3 or 4-plex in an LLC, live in one and still sell the entire building as a personal property sale after 24 months (no cap gains tax)?

California charges a minimum tax of $800 a year per LLC, and more if you have gross receipts in excess of $250k.

Hi Jayne,You should just be able to just look up the address on your counties property search (tax search) and it will show who has ownership!

Hello. I own a property here in FL since 2019, but we are looking to relocate in Puerto Rico. We would like to rent the house for around 2yrs. If we move to PR and we sell the property after 2 yrs: 1- is the 2 out of ...

I saw 1099s between 28k-31k and 12k in expenses i.e. taxes and HOA.

Looking for avoid taxes as much as possible.Shall I lend as an individual?