Here are some forums that reference investors experience with RTR:https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/referenceshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/518583-feedback-on-renttoretirement-and-zach-lemasterhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/765347-rent-to-retirement-reviewhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-dealhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/983659-first-investment-property-with-rent-to-retirement?

I was referred to this deal by a friend who knew the wholesaler that was offering it for sale.

You'll walk away with a fantastic base level understanding of why and how to do larger multifamily properties.As to where . . . the good news is this:  when your reference point is SoCal then you've got nothing but "better" to find in terms of numbers. 

He said he can get references from his current LL and has been paying rent on time.

Any tips or blogs or videos that I could refer to would be appreciated!

It will be difficult for most people to get good deals.With that said, there are always deals in every market...However, you can't do that by trying to purchase deals at prices found a year ago.You mentioned wanting to find a CPA / Attorney, I would suggest holding off on finding those references if you are a new investor.

You are referring to 1099-MISC, which is for a contractor or service worker.

She was referred to me by our property managers.

The Finance Friday episodes are a review of listener finances from an outsider perspective.Some episodes may reference previous episode content, but you don't have to listen in numeric order. 

In a partnership of you and the lender, one of you will have to refer first.