We may be interested in flip opportunities in southern California, but are unwilling to risk using loans until we see major tax cuts passed and signed by President Trump.  

Do llc that are elected as s corp still face the 25% passive income?

Just sold a house last year with about a 250k gain and I elected not to do a 1031.

We are also less than100 days into a president, like him or not, its a less than predictable situation we are in.

If you can organize a voting block of renters you could likely elect some board members who will represent your interests. 

The entity elected to file as C corporation in previous years.

My related experience as president of the homeowners association for eight years is beneficial in regards to property maintenance and dealing with people, but not directly related to screening tenants and leasing units.What do you look for in a Resident Manager?

Usually your tenants would pay their own utilities brother, so the gas and electic should be in your tenats name @Kurt Hines

Those are pre-Trump election rates.

Rates have definitely been going up since the election.