Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

WHEN I LOOK AT ALL THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND TALK TO CONTRACTORS THEY ALL SAY PRETTY MUCH THE SAME THING, THEY ARE VERY SIMPLE TO ASSEMBLE WITH LIKE 5 PERSON CREW, ONLY TAKES MAYBE 15 DAYS.

That's based on hundreds of permits I track on a trailing 90 day period.

Assure them that as long as they're happy living there and pay their rent on time each month, you aren't planning on doing either right from day 1.During this conversation with the tenant, also ask them if there are any maintenance issues you should know about, or things they would like fixed up - this will have the dual benefit of giving you the inside scoop on any deferred maintenance issues that the owner themselves might not currently be aware of, as well as giving you some ideas for improvements you could make that would give you cover to raise their rent in the future. 

I recently stumbled upon Springfield and asking myself the same questions

On top of that, expect the same thing to happen with all of your contractors.

There is a smaller rental pool at the $2,800 a month rent range but typically properties at that price will appreciate faster than others lower in price in the same market. 

If its on the same parcel still as the main property it would be appraised alongside with the home - typically not taking full credit for rental income but more of additional square feet/space to the property. 

It's $147 for 3 days?

The business is losing money each day without a functional office.