This was done to protect senior citizens on fixed incomes from being forced to sell their homes due to unaffordable property tax increases.Since the passing of this amendment, all properties in Michigan have two property tax values associated with them:State Equalized Value (SEV): supposedly equal to 50% of the market value of a property, not based on recent sales price.Taxable Value: the SEV annually capped as long as there is not a transfer of ownership.City Assessors are charged with determining how much property values have changed each year.

Do you want a disgruntled heir contesting the transfer sometime down the line?

The oil company now owns the subsurface rights to that property (one of the property's appurtenances) and can transfer or keep them as they wish.

Alternatives to ConsiderIf you want to involve an entity for liability protection or other reasons, here are some potential approaches:Assume in Personal Name and Transfer to Entity:Assume the loan in your personal name and later transfer the property title to an entity.Important: Transferring title may violate the loan’s due-on-sale clause unless explicitly allowed by the lender.

@Carter MayberryRefinancing your FHA loan into a commercial loan and transferring the property to your LLC is a solid strategy, but here are a few points to keep in mind:FHA typically requires a one-year ownership seasoning period before refinancing is permitted.

Can the loan be transferred to another buyer if I sell the property before the term ends?

Transferring mortgaged properties to an LLC may trigger due-on-sale clauses, but transferring to a trust first can mitigate this risk.

I tried QBO and Xero years ago and QBO would not allow automated transfer of data from AppFolio (my PMs software) to QBO; so, I have used Xero since then and been happy with it. 

I recommend you find a qualified intermediary who:Will not commingle your funds with other clients.Holds a Fidelity Bond with Errors and Omissions Insurance.Member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators and Better Business Bureau.Wire Transfer Security measures to counter wire fraud.Have a great day!

Many investors start with personal ownership and transfer the property to an LLC later, but it depends on your long-term goals and risk tolerance.