@John LasherI don't know your exact situation. 

If you want the exact process you'd need to speak directly to the planning/zoning dept and specifically ask them these questions to outline the exact process for this property. 

If you don’t believe in BiggerPockets message or mission then what are you doing here on the forums exactly??  

How do you evaluate if a property is ideal for flipping or if you should keep it as a rental? I never understood why people would have a flip, boost the value by tens of thousands of dollars, then sell it as opposed t...

So, for the interest paid on the loan from August through December, who can claim the interest for tax purposes?

Just make sure your personal use doesn’t exceed 14 days, or 10% of the rental days, to maintain its rental status for tax purposes. 

What are the pros and cons of each, and which offers the least restrictions, flexibility and cost savings for my intended purposes?

It is my understanding that the new owner will have the house at the cost basis of my purchase price, for calculating capital gains taxes or depreciation.For gift tax purposes for you - FMV.For capital gain tax purposes for the recipient - your original basis/purchase price 

LLC-A is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and I report the rental income/expense on Sch-E. 

That's exactly what I needed, thank you.