hey BP people I've been trying to find the answer to this VA loan question and have not found a straight answer.

I can look to see if there are bars on windows, graffiti everywhere, how well people care for their lawns, etc.

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

have been keeping me busy for the last 10 years or so.

My biggest problem these days are more (in some cases MANY more) people living in the apartment than are on the lease. 

Yes, we have a few different accounts 1. operating expenses for the business 2. one account where all rents and cash reserves for maintenance are held 3. security deposits 4. company taxes 5. company savings 6. company salaries, etc..

To qualify, you generally need to spend more than 750 hours per year on real property trades or businesses in which you materially participate.

One of the other features of the Land Trust that many people overlook is that it is the entity that conducts the "business" of the investment.

We were not getting a ton of leads and I quickly realized the PM just posts on Zillow and waits so I started hustling on FB market place and commenting on other people's post in the local Facebook groups.Lot of junk applications but did start to grab quality tenants.

the permit or business license or both?