However, when STOA first started going down the tank, they were negotiating with me on interest because selling them on MLS was a different entity at that time.  

It is a bit of a different animal.

@Lauren SinzIt makes no difference where you get the number from, if they haven't provided written consent to you specifically, you could be in for a big headache.

They will give you a different policy with different coverages.

STR loophole works under different rules, and you can read more about it here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...While REPS is clearly not recognized by CA, their conformity to the STR loophole rules is unclear.

In a previous post, I discussed the difference in each of the most common cost segregation study approaches.

If the LLC owns a property in a different state, most of the time, the other state will require you register your LLC as a foreign LLC. 

@Sean OvercrestThe transaction that you've proposed has several different tax implications: income tax, gift tax, estate tax, and yes, property tax. 

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

While I understand market trends, negotiations, and deal structuring, I know that becoming a successful investor requires a different mindset and skill set.I’m here to learn from those who have been in the trenches—whether it’s flipping, BRRRR, multifamily, or long-term rentals.