Depending on the lender, you can/should tell them upfront so they can document the LLC in the file so you are sure not to have a due upon sale clause triggered when/if you do transfer into your LLC. #2.

So, a few credit cards at the parent entity level works better depending how much you plan to scale but this requires more work on the bookkeeping side.Just ensure you keep things as simple as possible and always think about things from an operational perspective as you grow.

It really depends on your goals.

So, the answer depends on your goals and what opportunities for investment you have.

Talk to your insurance company - depending on your deductible and potential increase in future insurance you may or may not want to put in your own claim.I would also probably consider cutting my losses and getting rid of the tenant asap.

Quote from @Conrad Tillman: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: LOL  its kind of like 50 ways to leave your lover.And its very much dependent on your jurisdiction. however I will list the stuff I have gone through the last decade or so through about 200 new builds in 4 markets.1. material price fluctuations. rarely down almost always up pretty much annually. 2. as we all know labor  scarce  and or unqualified and do poor work..

Mid-term rentals could be a sweet spot between short and long term depending on where you are and what your market looks like.

But rents are usually 25-100% more than market rate depending on proximity to bars, campus, etc. 

If you hire a handyman in the bay area you will probably pay $35-50/hr depending on skill level and the trade involved.This work was done in Richmond, CA. 

(Making judgements based on family status, number of kids, medical animals, etc etc..)4) When you get that first repair call 10pm Saturday night for a leaking roof or water heater do you have a trusted/dependable guy to call and get it fixed that night?