I've been investing in Sacramento for years, and while cashflow has been harder to get recently, I've found that value add (adding square footage, beds, baths) is where the market has rewarded me the most.

I'm curious if I call the alternate numbers if that's a violation since I have three months to call that person back, but I'm not sure if the law applies to just one number or the person??

I personally would increase it to within 5-8% of market, collect a pet deposit and forgo the additional pet rent. 

Assuming your LLCs are a sole proprietorship, the accounts should also be in the name of the LLC not your personal name.As others have said, a series LLC is most likely overkill at this stage of the game. 

The person I am working with is a local and also mentioned that it is a desirable location with low crime. 

Try to stand out, by being the most interested person and not the most interesting person. 

(I've personally cold emailed all of them and nada...)3) Any suggestions on finding larger multifamily landlords and bringing their large bundles of units to our book?

I have found a reliable person who I will be working with in securing distressed real estate.

Should I first create a LLC to purchase the property to protect my personal assets?

This is my personal experience so farI'm sharing Josh Young who manages our Az property and has been everything he said and more.