I have decided to pass on that particular deal but am evaluating another right now, incorporating everyone's feedback.

I liked the fact that it's a newer company and they incorporate a lot of interesting features.

If you can do this with a CPA letter or Articles of incorporation that will suffice.Now this would be a cash out refinance and not a HELOC so coupled with the comments on commercial, local banks, HML's and looking for a good Loan Officer you should be able to get that cash out and use it to grow your business.So if you have tax returns how did you have you CPA structure them?

But just remember that people justify the emotional decision with logic - not the otherway round.You could also incorporate some "green" technologies in your rehab to get the attention of the eco-crowd.

Issuing them to a large roofing or HVAC co. that is incorporated as an s-corp just seems like unnecessary extra work since it isn't required by IRS.

Here's the way that I organize my information.3 cabinets: 1 for vendors (people that sell stuff to you) 1 for customers (since I'm a landlord this means my tenants) 1 for general / administrative items (company documents of incorporation, tax documents)This is how I file information inside each cabinet.- Organize alphabetically (except XYZ can be combined since they're rare)- File according to first letter of the company's name.

I've been in business(incorporated) for over a year, and have $60,000 annual revenue as of right now.  

I've been in business for over a year now (incorporated) and have $60,000 in annual revenue as of right now.

The MLS is where homes go for retail, so you may want to think about incorporating that into your exit strategy as you start getting properties under contract 

CA is a high-tax jurisdiction so many small business owners incorporate in Nevada, Wyoming, etc.