For those who are self-employed with no full time employees, the Solo 401(k) format provides similar checkbook control over funds in a slightly different configuration - but with a more robust retirement plan.Several providers of both services are active here on BP. 

A woman contacted me and said they are a construction company and want to acquire a long term rental for their employees.

@Dave Foster , I see what you mean about using a 1031 to buy some alternative form of passive, cash producing real estate. 

James Lee  @Dave FosterJames, I recommend talking to Dave Foster. 

Stop issuing 1099-MISC with box 7 "non-employee compensation" instead of box 1 "rent"Stop including refundable deposits in rent incomeProvide annual reports clearly delineated by propertyLearn the difference between maintenance, repairs and improvements and report accordinglyReport insurance reimbursements separatelyProvide supporting documentation: itemized contractor's invoices, insurance adjusters' reports etc

I'm wondering if recent court cases in Minneapolis against landlords has fostered tenants thinking they can push us too hard. 

The local folks are regular employees. 

Employees, investors, tenants, etc.And probably a lot more...

@Dave Foster could provide more info more data on that.

ThanksI would love to hear the opinions of the very knowledgeable @Bill Exeter and @Dave Foster .