@Dino Pierce yes, hearing other’s opinions is helpful.

If the veil of the LLC is pierced, then that goes out the window.

I am guessing that there woumd be some way to make this be workable for lessening your tax burden but might not hold up in protecting you legally (piercing the corporate veil).

If you are not running the business properly it gives the courts a reason to pierce/lift the protection of the corporate veil and hold you (and/or partners/shareholders) responsible. 

I think if you do the same, pay your state and federal taxes, and treat your business like a business, your risk of having the corporate veil pierced and exposing personal assets is quite low.

Does the LLC need to accept it as a loan or gift or something else so we don't "pierce the veil"?

Up here in Pierce county Washington/Tacoma they give down payment assistance to those who make $39,000 or less a year.

I'm a member of Capital REI, which is run by @Roger Lin, @Justin Pierce, and @John Rubino.

When Courts Will Pierce the Corporate VeilCourts might pierce the corporate veil and impose personal liability on officers, directors, shareholders, or members when all of the following are true.

Looking for a great bookkeeper that understands rental properties.  Who are you using?   Who do you recommend?  Thanks for the referrals!