Is it better to get an LLC when I become a land lord to get some tax benefits?

Mello Roos are bonds that are floated to do off and on site development and then added to the tax bill. there is also 1915 act bonds etc.. if there was not the ability to float bonds CA would never have developed as it has as the up front captial for major improvements would have been a major stumbling block..

If you control how they perform tasks, set their hours, or provide tools, they should likely be a W-2 employee, requiring you to withhold taxes and comply with payroll regulations.

It is how it is recognized, taxed and falls heavy on the VOE. 

Taxes, maintenance, vacancies, management are all different on each property.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

A HELOC on your duplex or home offers flexible, low-interest financing ideal for BRRRR, with potential tax-deductible interest if used for property expenses.

We are in a very low tax bracket this year but should be 10% higher in 2025.

There's a big swing here in insurance and tax calculations I see and getting those numbers accurate are critical for your ability to not miss on good deals

These special taxes, as they are called, are collected the same way as general taxes (December & May) but are listed out separately.