@Jill KellerI personally owned and managed several rental properties, mainly one family, 3-families and been advised by a number of attorneys through the years to forget doing LLC's.

Then the person is soured on gambling on real estate and not around here to answer questions. 

Personally I would defer this question to someone with design experience, not sure I have seen too many on here commenting.You could do something neutral but remember especially with the rug if it is light color it will likely run quickly.

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

I enjoy hearing about peoples’ personal wins and innovative, creative strategies.  

Each person who lost their property will need to rebuild their home.

These are my personal takeaways:Real estate has been more passive for me.

Go in person to the planning department and talk to them.

You’ll need an expert like @Dave Foster in rewards to doing a 1031 for your business.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.