None have been accepted, but I am going to keep plugging away.Bigger Pockets has been a big part of my short journey so far, and I regret not making an introduction sooner.

I am going to assume college gave her little in the way of financial education, so I think this would be a great opportunity to provide it. 

You're correct that you could take care of your own taxes with some hand-holding, education and what-not.

It would be helpful if this agent is open to educating us on LA real estate.

I am beginning my Journey in the Inland Empire CA.

It is not required, but you will have to be able to segregate for taxes.Many states also require that a separate bank account be used for the security deposits.Read your tenant-landlord law, get educated, you need to confidently know your processes.

@Jamella Hagen: Best of luck on your Journey !

I'll have to provide a little real estate education (based on what I've begun to learn on BP) to really make a solid case.

Good luck on your REI journey with your brother! 

Thank you for your time,MoosaHi Moosa,I'm in the same boat in determining that now as we've been priced out here in South Florida (currently have 3 properties - a house hack duplex, a long term and a short term vacation rental) I'm also starting my education on that with David Greene's "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" which is referenced on BP quite frequently, so that's probably a great first step.