Quote from @Griffin Malcolm: Open an LLC and apply for a small business line of credit from Key Bank.

Looking for tips on tax savings on the small business.

As noted, if your options are Reg D, private offering vs fully registered public offering, even if you are talking Pink Sheet (OTC) stocks, you have public filing costs, annual audit requirements, and likely more on-going expenses that have to be covered by the property(s) owned by the offering.  

Think of it like buying an existing performing business.

I'd like to keep savings and be able to hire out some of the work (something we have not done in the past).My thoughts are to put both into an LLC and look for investors or a business loan, and purchase and move to a new home.

Hey Stephen, I know this was a while ago, but are you still in the business?

You’re running a business not a charity after all. 

It links to our business bank account and our business credit card so come tax time, deductions should be easier.

Hey all,Just wanted to introduce myself - bought a duplex in Los Feliz over the summer with a few business partners and will be renovating the property while living there.

Quote from @Matthew Paul: I understand how businesses work.