(To soften the protests of the purists, we can even document the assignment of the ownership rights and responsibilities to the LLC via an LLC resolution.)So why would NOT the LLC report this property on the partnership return now?

Also, be careful when folks try to pitch you some of the more distant inland communities because while they may sound attractive with retail pricing, they aren't necessarily the best locations and will feel the pinch first in a softening market.

I’d invite them over to my personal residence for eggnog and gingerbread cookies while the Andy Williams Christmas album was playing to soften the mood and help them get into the spirit .

Conversely they can soften easier with changes to the market. 

I dont know the Portland market, but I know it is softening.

Even if prices are about to soften, you might still want to look into house hacking a small multi if it cash flows well.

Time would tel how deep this softening in the market would be, who knows... 

I don’t think it’s just me but I’ve seen prices soften in the last month.

Regarding your question....I think both buy-and-hold investors and flippers are looking for more creative ways to add value to their acquisitions, considering this market seems to be softening (while sellers are stubborn and think their homes will continue to appreciate the way they have the last five years).

Prices are softening, and homes are sitting longer than earlier in the year, but DOM is still ridiculously low. 30-60 days.