Anyone traveling West to Louisiana and Texas would pass through here.

California does not recognize series LLCs.You also want to look at whether a pass-through entity helps your bottom line and your taxes.

Initially, I would have recommended starting out in the short-term rental (STR) space through house-hacking.

The filthy rich do that in remote areas and go through a company that is very experienced in doing that because it is also one of the most audited things by the IRS.

We worked with an investor-focused realtor and went through the usual processes for putting in an offer.

I thought about doing my return through Dave ramseys tax pro. they are state based and are certified through your state.  

Most everything essential has gone up ~30%I'll tell you what's bad down here on the southern coast - Florida, louisiana etc - homeowners insurance has gone through the roof.

I plan to manage the property myself but am looking for professionals to help fill my unit with reliable tenants and take them through the contract phase. 

Heck, I even find joy in it when a squirrel eats a hole through the kitchen ceiling, the fire alarm blasts for no reason, and the tenant's kid secretly turns off the "do not turn off" switch to the heater, necessitating an emergency call to the electrician.Three years after retiring from freelance writing, I'm looking for my next act.

You also have the ability to go through an LLC if that is the route you want to take and do not have a cap on size/concentration limits.