Way too risky for me to risk a CFPB audit.

However, based on new IRS audits, we recommend LLCs even with no tax benefit.

Seller will audit repair claims, and get balance.

And keep in mind, those others had a profit motive for seeing it appraise as it did, they were not impartial. 

He's impartial and is a great resource for all real estate investors and service providers - and it's fair to say he can be the same for you. 

The DOJ has already notified brokerages they will be auditing their records for compliance with the settlement.

Otherwise if the IRS sees a 1099 against an LLC's EIN but never know where that income flows into, they may request an audit?

One last thing that I forgot to mention, which I'm afraid will come to bite me in the *** and cause an audit is that when I sold the home, the closing agent had me sign something that clearly pertained to the qualifications of Section 121 (owned and resided for more than 2 of the past 5 years prior to sale), which I checked all the appropriate boxes that qualified me.... yet there was ONE box, that likely used the phrase, "Did you use any PORTION of the property for business or rental usage during the past 5 years?" 

You should speak to a professional to get such solid advice for your individual circumstance.Now, doing a sale to yourself, even if it is technically not "yourself",  is not an arm's length transaction and the IRS would likely disallow it if audited.

I have been audited by the commission (the result was minimal issues to address) and it is no fun.