I then have a separate LLC which collects payments from all of my rentals and pays it to the respective LLC.

Tim, I respectfully disagree.

I told him there were multiple properties that we were interested in and I thought the best way to try to get in was to meet the owners and ask them in person (may have gained a small amount of respect there). 

They did not respect the fundamentals of the market. 

. - Be professional and respectful of other agents, sellers, buyers time.- Communicate, communicate, communicate- Maintain high level of ethics. - Return calls, emails, texts promptly and take time to provide feedback when requested after showings.- And please, for the love of God, do not use your phone to take pics for your listing.

I have zero respect for anyone that assumes it is acceptable to bring a animal into someone else's property.

And, we love the military, they are respected and appreciated here.I sent you a PM.

@Sid Naik  I am in agreement with Account Closed especially with respect to point 1 on increased rents. 

The reason I'm looking at Walnut Creek is because of it's close proximity to SF (via Bart), school district and overall respectable area.

With respect to rent; find out what your competition is doing.