So frame your reply as something that reflects well on you, even in the face of an unreasonable complaint.In the end, trust that your positive reviews will outshine the rare picky one.

Each lead-generating process has its pros and cons; door-knocking takes a lot of time, and you may not be speaking with the owner of the house, but you get to talk to people face to face, and it is relatively cheap (you should have a flyer or packet). 

It's 750 sqft and I'm trying to get a tenant to pay 2750 which will just barely cover all the monthly expenses and utilities.

not sure what you think significant cost are .. but thinking bare lots up in Canton cant be worth all that much.. so I suspect closing cost with title insurance 1k or less..

In California, single-member LLCs can face issues with piercing the corporate veil, so ensure strict separation between personal and business assets, or consider adding a partner.

If the carrier faces financial trouble, significantly raises premiums, or changes its terms, you could find yourself with fewer options.

I’m also at a life stage, where I’d prefer to just live with my partner and not rent out individual rooms in my unit.When I move out, the rental income would sometimes just barely cover the mortgage and taxes (usually not even insurance).

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

There are certain individuals that are in your face selling their products/training and it has caused a negative reaction on Bigger Pockets if certain individuals were promoting Sub2.

Reserves:Most lenders will ask for 6-12 months of reserves to ensure that you can cover mortgage payments if you face financial hardships.