but if you're only doing this to help catalyze your investment path somehow... it's probably not going to help that much.the best way to build a network is just to spend time with other investors. 

I love this question!

I think happiness is overrated, being content is much more important and feeling accomplished.

Question: did you ever do this deal? 

We're closing this week on our new duplex, I've found Beaverton to be great. 

Pretty competitive comp for this part of town. 

This def appeals to me :) stick to my plan.

Thank you @Mike Klarman This is very insightful.

Though, this process will be the same for the other state (if you created a CA LLC you may need to register it as a foreign LLC in the state in which you are doing business/holding property).

This helps?