We've done nearly 200 more since then (some partnerships and some equity deals that were smaller) and have had several other real estate income streams over the years (licensed agent, staging, etc). 

I'm in my infant stages of education and wanted to know of what other avenues to educate myself.

Perhaps compare to this one 11554 La Maida St, asking 850k, very hot hood as well, two houses, pool, 9000 sqft lot, plus non conforming studio, 10 rated elementary, 8 rated junior, future tear down mansion future maybe and IDK if any rent control as the houses seemed to be "grandfathered" but zoned R1 SFR hood.  

I'm in the beginning stages as well, and have made the decision that buying a property as an LLC isn't worth it (for at least my first few properties).

Thru this business, I have been involved in working with investors in staging, rehabbing and totally gutting and updating properties.

The process took about 8-10weeks from start to finish and that was with me calling every other day to help push along the paperwork to the various stages of government. 3. 

At this stage, the last thing my lender needs is to order the appraisal which he did the first week in September.

Most tenants are on their best behavior at the screening stage.

We are in planning stages of a knockdown and clearing about 3 acres land ourselves.

I am at the early research stages, so forgive me if I ask some not so smart questions.I currently have around 80K-90K to get started for a down payment.