Have you checked with all the SOFA status rules to see if you would be allowed to buy while there? 

@Michael Plaks is spot on - character wise, 1099-R income falls in the same "bucket" as a W-2 wage would be, thus to offset this income with real estate losses, it follows the exact same pathway (ST rental with material participation or REP status with traditional rentals), but since you don't have all your time sucked up with a W-2 job, you have much greater flexibility to hit those related hours thresholds under those paths as well.No idea if he's taking clients - but if you are looking for local(ish) and qualified in TX, Michael is also likely a great one to reach out to.

Looking at 4-5 months from initial offer to listing and I have a GC handling all the work, so my time has been just driving to check status/give input/drop off payment.

I worked for IHG, the hotel chain, and if you are a franchisee, the home company can easily remove your status as a franchisee. 

My personal privacy is not an issue for me but based on the American legal system, lawsuits being reduced to the status of a lottery, I understand why most prefer to hide.

Based on the disregarded entity status, I can then change the title to the new LLC, complete the sale of the property and 1031 exchange the property to purchase a new investment property under the LLC.

This action aims to rectify the title status and establish a clear, marketable title.

This is education that meets at least one of the following two tests:The education is required by your employer or the law to keep your present salary, status or job.

. • Preparation of quarterly reports for the Board of Directors outlining the current status of the leasing program. • Coordination with the Association attorney as needed for enforcement of the leasing provisions. • Assessment and collection of costs for this program from the leased units by the authority of the Community Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs), $150/year.

Checking job status.