Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

That property has tenants which would cover the monthly payments at its current rent which is well below market value but the property would need love to justify an increase in rent.Very grateful to have made this much progress in the span of less than a year and a half and currently just trying to make sure I have all of my ducks in a row to ensure I can build these three properties into a stable few investments.Looking forward to the future,Austin

You have the right things to analyze here, but STR might be a tall order to do arbitrage unless you have the funds to go heavy on the furnishings.

It’s a nice place and I hope to rent it out weekly from time to time to help cover the mortgage ($1,850/mo w/ taxes, etc.)I just found out from a personal conversation with the owner that a Lake House down the road will be going for sale and I was given the option to buy it off market.

I also intend to owner occupyI was thinking if there is a small studio or even a garage within the four plex ,that should cover the IRA part and the rent from that studio/garage can be accounted and deposited directly into the IRA account please advisethanksFollowing - I'm based in the Easy Bay.  

There's a nexus of factors tied to the LLC lending question worth noting.Typically we use a specific type of private business-purpose note that enables LLC lending.Other benefits of this note include: No Income Verification, No Credit Reporting, LLC Liability and Privacy protection, Unlimited Number of Loans, Far Less Documentation,... many obvious and non-obvious reasons savvy investors run this route.These notes are also competitive with FHA/VA/Conventional interest rates; however a 15-20% minimum down payment is required.Happy to help you cover the bases.

Do you think your insurance policy will cover you on any liability when they find out you are not running a legal operation?

He said at one point the one lady could do 3 week and he will cover the rest, he cannot evne use a computer.   

Realtors have companies and insurance to cover lawsuits.

Of course, he wants me to cover any closing costs.