Since you're moving in soon, having face-to-face conversations can establish a personal connection and show your commitment to fair and clear communication. 

(Which these duplexes will be until an LLC is established) But I wonder if there are benefits to earning my real estate license? 

The trick is getting in front of the administrator, establishing rapport and getting them to a price that makes sense for everybody.

You want to make sure the renter arbiter is financially stable with good income and good credit and at least owns the house they live in so they know that if they mess up they have a lot to lose.Usually most renters do not have any assets and are usually not so financially stable.

A lot of free themes built around vacation rentals etc.It isn't quite as easy as Wix, but I think you could manage it.Bluehost and Dreamhost are 2 site hosting services that work with WordPress.There is a lot to unpack here but by using WP, you can start with just a simple site then add more stuff like payments etc.

Give up a bit of projected return for an established operator.  

Ask discovery questions, genuinely care about the answers, and seek to find a solution that falls in line with what is important to the owner.Aim to first establish trust with the owner.

There are banks out there that offer lines of credit for GP stakes, which many established syndicators utilize and draw on to potentially fund their follow-on offerings.  

Being new to the LA market, I'm looking to partner with someone who has established relationships with local contractors and/or experience with creative financing.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.