You can start using the techniques the same day you learn about them.

They moved the belt a couple of times to distribute the shingles around the roof. 

If so, then from your perspective the transaction is treated as though the LLC distributed all of its assets to the members (including you) in liquidation according to the distribution provisions of the operating agreement, and then you purchased from the other members the assets that would have deemed to have been liquidated to them in this hypothetical liquidation scenario.Of course there are some complexities here (are there any built-in gains?

After the first freebie, they asked for $5K for a two-day-class, where they will walk us through their RE process/technique of finding deals, finding lenders, etc.After the two-day class, they asked for $20K if you want continue work with them directly to find, analyze and purchase deals.

So assuming the business is making net at least 146k, how much is the difference when you adjust the salary across income tax to owner distribution at the 21% rate. 

Now, if you and your partner were to both have properties you wanted to own in your own name the LLC could sell and then 1031 and buy the replacement properties and after the 1031 is complete you could work with your accountant to dissolve the LLC and distribute the properties to each of you individually. 

I would guess the money moved to the end/user distribution & boutique products - oils, edibles, pain reducing compounds, etc.

Lindsey, I have been looking into the house hack technique with the idea of using my VA loan.

So, if you are under 59.5 years old, you may want to consider the account itself purchasing a property (with debt it sounds like) in comparison to distributing your retirement account and likely facing the early withdrawal penalty. 

It is not your money until you take a distribution and pay taxes.