But if you can puzzle out how they work, they're really useful.Try googling "montgomery county recorder" and maybe you'll find something useful.

You may be able to find a local bank lender that will do it, but they may be very puzzled by the $1 sale price in the chain of title and ask awkward questions.You could sell and potentially 1031 into a more expensive property to defer the tax liability, but it is generally advisable to hold the initial property for one year prior to selling to be comfortable that the IRS won't challenge your subsequent 1031 tax deferral treatment.

So I found a 4 plex that's for sale of market it is a bit of a puzzle.

The numbers are important but only 1 piece to the puzzle.

Some people are afraid of calling back and dealing with the awkward silence as they try to figure out who this random person is and piece the puzzle together.  

I'm puzzled as to the non-corporate nature as most businesses have a corporate entity.

Is the 4 unit one piece of a much large puzzle that is going to get you to $6K/month or are you talking about a single 4 unit property?

Due to the narrow lots we come across sometimes, it's necessary to get creative in putting the pieces of the puzzle together to build space, and spiral stairs seem like an option, but in real life, how do they work for people? 

Ruben,In order to make a decision, I think you need to look at all pieces of the puzzle.

That will give me authority on both llc without bringing in more pieces to the puzzle.