Partnerships between a 401(k) and other investors, or plan-held entities that may be used for an activity with UBIT exposure may benefit from alternative elections.

how will title be held? 

I've paid her 1% transfer tax which is being held in escrow until she is paid off. 

In my market, the seller has to have held the investment property for longer than 90 days in order for it to qualify for FHA.

They held semi-yearly dinner invested in Small Business Administration approved mortgage and loans.

If you purchased multiple cash flowing properties and held them for long term your equity build up and net worth will far out perform a cash buyers.Last, your total cash payment could be used to purchase a larger or nicer property giving you a greater return (if purchased correctly).

Mortgage loans are given to the property owner, as the property itself is held as collateral.If your LLC appoints a member the authority to make offers, the individual may make and sign the offer, however on behalf of the LLC (like would happen with an estate).If you purchase under one name and transfer later, you create a bunch of paperwork and tax headaches, including possibly being taxed for the transfer, as this is generally considered a sale.Rights are granted to the entity that purchases the property.I'm not a lawyer and have not been doing this very long, so don't take my word and dig in for yourself.

In this space, most of the "advisory" firms are enhancing upon the services of a custodian held account by forming a legal entity that puts you directly in control of the funds such as the Checkbook IRA LLC format or Solo 401(k) trust. 

Have previously held a single family house as an investment until selling it 2 years ago.

How it holds me back, is that when you hold a license, you are, or at least from a moral compass, should be held to a higher standard and follow the ethics of a real estate licensee.