It doesn’t matter whether I do them ina the same or different LLC.Try to find a good cpa or accountant that help guide you to establishing your operating methodology.

" methodology and started looking for other sources to help supplement the extra I needed to bring me a down payment I liked.

Go all in on their content or methodology. 

Does it include the appraisal methodology?

Please upvote my post for the algorithm :-)You can PM me if you have questions about the methodology (it should be updated as 2019 census data is in).

@Mary Jay it doesn’t matter the actual transaction methodology as long as there is a clear trail between appropriate entities.

PM me when you are ready I do not know Axel's methodology to have any opinion but I will address how I would do a House Hacking BRRRR. 

It wouldn't be crazy to agree to pay more than the appraised value, but that methodology can be taken to an extreme (and often is with turnkey companies dealing with OOS investors) because . . . they know they can?  

Not saying you shouldn't invest out of state just trying to understand your methodology.

I wasn't even aware that distressed sales weren't in the Case-Shiller (as stated, no expert on their methodology..).