We make people take photos of themselves holding their ID and then I also meet them in person for the showing - at least for my units on the NW side of Chicago.I've never heard of these testers, but I am not surprised. 

The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.

Not the other ones, and def not you personally.

Also, get all personal info (DOB, SSN) from the seller in case needed when talking to lenders, lienholders, etc.

What types of IRS/CPA approved payments are working well for rents to LLC entities to keep personal and business funds from co-mingling? 

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

Personal raise How did you add value to the deal?

And you can't legally dictate how much they carry for personal belongings. 

Market timing, properly acquired property, personal capital available How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I am here to learn more about my own personal investments as well as seeking out learning opportunities from like-minded individuals.