. – registration requirements) and then later trying to claim protection of the law (e.g. – liability shield).

Take the pets photo, get proof of insurance, shot card registration, rabies and whatever else makes you safe and then I have no problem renting to pets.If they pass that inspection show up at their current residence and ask to go inside and inspect for pet damages.

But as long as you receive registration and plates every year it's not real estate so a non-starter for 1031.You don't want to play games with the IRS and renting back to yourself etc - especially when the rules are in your favor anyway. 

The LLC will give some protection, but a healthy amount of insurance would also be an option, especially for your partner.As for forming the llc, that is easy enough to do in Georgia - it is $25 for the name registration, $100 for the filing and then $50/yr for renewal.https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/corporations-llc

You are still held liable if they commit a crime on your property. 2012    Continuing issues with substandard housing conditions Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance SMC 22.214 revised program developed with input from local rental owners. 2016 Significant rate of discrimination based on use of Section 8 voucher, disability and familial status found during 2015 testing program Source of Income Ordinance and “First in Time” rule SMC 14.08.020 amended to include source of income as protected class.

Recently there has been changes in how water is billed (can no longer be billed directly to the tenant), they made an attempt at a landlord registration which was pushed through but has since been removed, and now they are pushing for inspections and certifications of all rental units.

I let my contractor registration and insurance expire this year because I have nothing planned in the city proper for a few years.

Short-term rentals might fall under Loudoun's new laws about AirBNB-type rentals, which at this time require only registration (taxation and permits likely to come in the future).

Are you looking for corporate structuring (LLC formation, registration, etc.) or a closing attorney?

So no wait on a mortgage or registration!