Just learned of a dear friend who recently resigned from their prestigious position because an audit showed they used company funds for personal expenses.

That impacts me negatively now (compared to 6%), but supposedly was to prevent IRS questioning/audit in the future. 

If you are audited the IRS will want to see supporting docs (e.g. calendar, CC statements, etc).If you've reached the end of this thread and your NGMI on RE pro there are a few more options:1.

If the proper reports and documentation are not completed, you run the risk of failing an IRS audit and the cost segregation not being honored.

Location of property:Occupancy rate:Year purchased:Price paid:Current property value:Gross yearly income:Yearly expenses (if can be broken down, even better):Net yearly income:Personal insight from their experience:I hope this is a legit discussion and we can bring value to newbies like me.Thanks :)P.S - If Moderator can change the title to Share your STR Economics, seems the subject can't be edited  If you want real-actual-fact-honest-audited STR operation , you really need to read the financial report of STR specialized syndication.most of them makes quite good money if they purchase before 2016.

The IRS requires a very detailed mileage log, so if you are ever audited, you run the risk of losing your mileage expense if you simply estimate.

You can always withdraw money from your personal to LLC or vice versa, however, it's important to draft an agreement by calling it "letter of advancement" so it can be documented when you advance/lend money to your LLC or retrieve money from your LLC to your company for legal and auditing protection.

We audit several different areas a couple of times a year but we have a pretty tight system in place.

Suzette,Stay away from any company that offers you a Loan modification or a foreclosure "Audit" and what ever new name they call it now a days.

Even "tax attorneys" are typically attorneys that defend you against IRS audits and lawsuits, not typically people you want to go to for specific tax advice.As @Logan Allec said, you want an attorney for forming business entities like LLCs for asset protection, or for drafting any contracts or agreements necessary for your flip business (partnership agreements, etc).