However, for the beginner investor looking for a "set it and forget it" investment a higher face value Cap Rate is not always a higher return over 5, 10, or 15 year time horizon.I sold a McDonald's last year for a 3.5% cap rate and received multiple offers at that price point.

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Let me share my story.As the title suggests, I received a house as a gift from my father-in-law upon getting married.

There is a large retail scene in Columbus as well, with big retailers such as Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret and Big Lots all having headquarters in Columbus. 

Assuming my mortgage payment is around $1,000 to $1,500 per month, and i would receive $2,200 per month from Uncle Sam, why would i not do this??

His QI is telling him the escrow would also be considered money received at closing but falls in a gray area if audited. 

You will receive the security deposit in Checking but then transfer it to Savings.

The only reason to have the buyer’s broker receive a commission out of the seller’s proceeds rather than paid directly from the buyer is to roll the buyer’s broker commission into the total price paid for the property so as to qualify the property for a higher loan amount based on sale price.  

As for 'everything must be done through the LLC' - your property insurance must be covering the LLC (not you personally), your bank accounts that you receive rent and pay bills out of must be in the name of the LLC, your utilities must all be in the LLC name and not your own, etc.

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