Any other sites that I've found online point to the 2+1 rule for California. 

One is online 24x7 like BP and youtube videos and another essential facet is belonging to a few local REIAs at the same time.  

I spoke with the VA asset company that handles all properties and even the lady told me that they have only been managing the VA accounts for 4 years and they wouldn't have any record anyway.

Account Closed so I shouldn't transfer the home to an LLC?

We are currently looking for a good buyers agent, an insurance company that can do both the companies insurance as well as builders risk and vacant home insurance and an accountant that not only works with but is a real estate investor. 

My backgrounds are in economics, accounting (CPA candidate), product design, & engineering — I know, quite a lot but I’m a lifelong learner.

.#5 - Basic understanding of Accounting.  

I prefer to have TK provider's in house management instead of outsourcing for better control and accountability.    

It's also possible that a lender could even freeze your account, which would mean you could no longer draw on it at all. 

Quick Tip: If you haven't already, I'd look into some PM software to make your accounting/management life easier.