What level of complexity do you need?

PS - I just want to focus on commercial properties such as hotels, motels, gas stations, apt complex's and so on - is it possible to do this as a part time agent?

Hi Matthew,In general conversation you could say it anyway you want.Some people say "I own an apartment complex with several other investors, we own X doors".Good Luck!

Looking to buy duplex, 4plex, apartment complex or perhaps some SFRs.

I would say that unless its a massive complex in a metro area, using common sense like attached garages or potentially having an elevator would always be a good addition (assuming that you can recoup those added cost). 

If so, and depending on the cost and complexity, will the benefits outweigh just paying the $800 CA Franchise tax?

You have a community of people j done with all the complexities.

Most limit the numbers of rentals in a complex.

They’ve been out 6 times. A/c runs all night and at around midnight gets to 77 degrees. It’s an 800 sq ft apartment so shouldn’t take long at all to cool offThey are clearly trying to run out the clock on summer. I’ve...

You need a LLC to do the operational portion of your business for liability protection, but you can own each investment in a series trust that can reduce the complexity of owning real estate in separate LLC's.