Now, I'm considering whether it makes sense to create a LLC and "sell" the SFH to the LLC to take advantage of Section 121's capital gains exclusion, as we still meet the 2 out of 5-year rule, and to potentially increase depreciation value.Has anyone gone through a similar situation or have advice on the best approach?

Hire a cheap crew to tunnel and the real plumber to set and replace the pipe. 

Hello,I'm from Canada and looking to get into the US real estate market.

I sold that in 92. next iteration was 2002 when I started a new lending company in Portland OR to specifically fund Turnkey buyers in the mid west doing BRRRR loans we killed that.

Problem for investor is if store is a success Dollar General will contract to build a much bigger store in the same area (sometimes next door) and investor is stuck with empty discount store building thats very difficult to lease with a much superior DG next door.

You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.

Ask around here on BP and passive pockets for opinionsYes they put ads on Facebook because it can work - we see ads for very high returns on Facebook and people fall in love with the number - please note you are not the first or last to go through this.

The more reps you get the more you'll learn.  

With that said, if the property was in West Hartford, I'd probably be willing to reduce my management fee because West Hartford is easier to manage AND the rents are higher.  

You may to buy them but getting a state/city specific lease that is reviewed by a lawyer is worth the cost.