REI areas of interest (what I like learning about and may take action on):Small Multi-Family AND converting SFH to multi-familyFix and FlipBuy and Hold long term or mid-term rentalsBRRRLand Flipping and Land EntitlementsModular/Mobile/Tiny homesForeclosures and Tax LiensAbout Me: 40 yrs old, married, working mother of 2.

Check with your county tax assessor. 

Lots of risk that you can't control and it is taxed as Ordinary Income plus the IRS will see you as self employed so you will pay all of the Social Security tax and perhaps a 2.5% extra tax if you make over $250k. 

My interest rate on the home I pulled the HELOC from is 2.75%, so I don’t want to refinance it because I won’t get that rate again and I would like to avoid my mortgage increasing in both properties if possible.

However, I cannot go with the traditional leading since banks need 2 years of tax returns as self-employed.

However I only have 1 year of tax returns.

I had wrapped my head around residential not around commercial, But to me the deal seems amazing - you guys tell me 8000 sq. ft building7 storefronts on an active downtown street (all rented and currently have tenants)34 unit mini storage in back lot (29 units rented - the rest of the unrented are being used by the current owner)Asking price is $798,000 and owner is ok with seller financingAfter sitting with them today the owner who is 83 said he is ok seller financing and verbally agreed to $715,000 and a 4% interest rate, 30 year note, $100,000 down payment, no early payoff penalty - my lender and real estate agent both came back valuing the property as it sits at $840,000Income = Rentals ($5075) Storage Units ($1935) = $7010speaking with the owner he hasn't raised the rent on either the storefronts or mini storages for almost 10 years - looking at comparables in the area we believe we can raise the rent and storage units easily to push the income up to $10,000 a month 4 of the 7 Tenants have been there 5 years plusCost = Including estimated payment, taxes, insurance ect. would come to a monthly of = $4450that would cashflow $2560 a month at its current with the potential after purchase and rent adjustments cashflow $5460 a monthPending an inspection the property looks in good shape with little to none improvements needed at this timeA quick background I have had rentals before on the farm we own, three houses we rented out so I have some experience) My QuestionsIs this a good deal???

Best to seek counsel from your attorney and tax professional but if you are going to insist on saving a few dollars, best to provide more specifics on the type of partnership you are contemplating so you can get your hands on something that's remotely relevant. 

This includes 1 off-street parking spot - which is very desirable in South Beach) HOA is $802 and taxes (with no exemptions) are $3192.

Hey guys curious, is it smart to open an llc and rent a room out on my own property just for the tax benefits ?