As an investor, that taxed money is vital to continued growth and I would obviously like to hold on to as much as possible.

@Tony Velez  there are many layers to turn key... you have the actual turn key providers who you can deal with one on one.. you have those that market for turn key providers and help you deal with the provider...

You should be able to take a ladder and wipe away a little snow to get an idea of the shingles such as layers or age.

I will also get to exercise my scrubbing muscles cleaning the kitchen, which is currently coated with a layer of grease, presumably from the 3 deep fryers in the house.

And they can name you and the LLC in a lawsuit.The purpose of owning a property in an LLC is to create a layer of separation between you and the property.You can still use the LLC to manage the property, but I don't believe it would offer the same protection as if the property was owned by the LLC.I'd suggest getting an umbrella insurance policy, just in case.

An LLC won't necessarily resolve that problem entirely, but it does create another layer of protection.

After that you will need to apply a thin layer of self-leveling compound.  

It will cost you a few extra dollars, but you will have that added corporate layer between you and the temp. 

I'm going to be more active on the forums from here on out, because I have realized that this is a vital point in my life in terms of REI – my first investment may be only a year or two away, so it would be best if I engage with others on the forums. 

So far a great read - motivational, vital info, and a must read.