While the IRA account holder can administer the affairs of such an entity so as to control how their IRA is invested, they may in no way create any direct or indirect benefit in either direction between themselves and the IRA.You are a disqualified party to your IRA no matter how you structure entities.  

I’ve heard that it can be a love affair like Romeo  and Juliet, increasing rents by 10%, paying for itself in less than a year and improving tenants longevity.I’ve also heard that if you think that something is rotten in the state of Denmark that it is usually the dishwashers stench from misuse by tenants.  

not an attorney or cpa here but I think it comes down too keeping your personal affairs separate from your business affairs.

I’m actually serving on our governmental affairs committee to help interview local politicians who are running for office, so that they align with our goals of protecting our private property rights and a multitude of other items that are of importance to us; rent control, insurance etc…Those of you out there, I implore you to get involved, participate and most importantly VOTE

Relationships take time..... not looking for an "overnight" real estate love affair, but I would ask... is trust, integrity, patience, encouragement, and the spirit of service to others something I should/shouldn't expect?? 

I understand about the insurance and liability but it is a sad state of affairs that kids can't have a swing set because of the fear of a lawsuit.

All legitimate deductions for rental ownership and operation are available to you whether you have a business entity or not.If you are active duty, don't overlook the free legal assistance you can get from your base legal affairs office. 

In higher priced transactions usually the sellers aren't able to get all of their affairs in order to move by the time escrow is over.Usually what happens is the carrying costs of the property are put onto the seller, usually just PITI.

In my layman's opinion, I think that just further co-mingles your affairs thus piercing your corporate veil, and thus your asset protection.  

The following is from the MIchigan.gov Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.