You might benefit from that.

As I see it, consolidating all of our assets under a single holding company offers numerous benefits, including tax advantages, better lending oppurtites, and possibly more liability protection. 

-House hacking would be a major benefit.

One of the benefits here is that you can save a bit on closing costs but the PPP (pre-payment penalty) structure may be more aggressive, ultimately inhibiting your ability to sell off if needed - since the loan would need to sustain a minimum debt service.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

., kitchen renovations), it's generally allowed as long as it doesn’t directly benefit you personally.If you need tailored tax advice, we’re here to help.

By doing so it will encourage them and that will benefit you and them. 

I believe if I can’t qualify it’s still a benefit for me to be able to save more money and better prepare myself! 

I think now would be a good time for me to invest because I don't have any debt at the moment, a decent amount of money saved up, good credit score, and I have access to VA loan benefits where I could get a very low down payment.

You can't sell properties you own (or through your LLC) to your IRA, even indirectly through a friend, without penalties.