Except you insist on giving the OP a "yes" based on the generic strategy (A) while I insist on giving him a "no" based on his specific situation (B).To answer your question to me - no, I'm not trying to be controversial.

You could then choose a broad based index fund if you wanted to invest in the market.  

I have seen loan qualifications based solely on passive investment income from rental properties, social security/disability payments, pension payments, etc. 

The rule is based on if it's "within the primary dwelling unit" of the taxpayer or not. 

I joke that he's the unofficial Mayor of Springfield based on all of the social and charitable activities that he does there.

If its the business then asset based lenders may be interested.

My answer for you is not based upon your Sub2 question primarily.

Jeff and John are extremely reasonable and may give you a handful more great ideas based of what your end goal is.  

Hey jason, a lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

Based on my reading and understanding I'd like to form my LLC in Wyoming.