When would someone else be able to sell your assets?

It won’t be privacy, it won’t be asset protection.

@Jim Stanley Keep in mind any expenses of your SDIRA asset must be paid for by the account that owns that asset. 

What asset niche are you targeting with your firm?

@Chris Seveney even better results can be obtained with a Solo401k , if eligible.

My understanding is that you can sell assets and defer capital gaines taxes in an opportunity zone until the property is sold.

Liability Protection: Transferring to an LLC provides asset protection but may not always be worth the hassle or cost.Next Steps: Review your loan agreements, consult your lender, and get advice from a real estate attorney and tax pro to ensure everything’s compliant and beneficial.

At one point I was told I could obtain funding (non-conforming was the term that was used) with 12 months of bank statements.My question is what would make me more appealing to a lender; should I continue with 1099 work or go to W2??

Purchased as an asset sale in October 2019 as a buy/hold investment.

This also allows for property owners to more easily write-off assets that get damaged/destroyed as the value of these assets is determined as part of the study.