A single member LLC may elect to be treated as a disregarded entity on the member's federal income tax return and report income and deductions on Schedule E of the 1040 rather than filing a return separately for the company.

Great post.I have not paid federal taxes in 3 years, legally.

I would take out the 401K loan towards the downpayment.If you sell stock, you have to pay taxes - You mentioned the 15% federal capital gains tax rate(if you are not in the top bracket, otherwise its 20%).You may also be subject to the 3.8  Net Investment Income Tax. 

Tampa Bay has a great mix of federal and private investment. 

Federal law is there but the law that rules between state and federal is the more restrictive of the two..

My partners and I have contracts on 3 commercial buildings TODAY - All NNN, Long-term Leases, with aggressive CAP Rates, which perfectly fit our "Energized Real Estate" model that forces 5 - 6 additional revenue streams, above and beyond the lease income, using Federal, State, and Utility Incentives (Plus Grants).You have to think Bigger Pockets and Out-of-the-Box......

Do you realize that nearly a third of California's operating budget depends on federal funds?

Does anyone know if the 90 day notice requirement is a California law or federal law? 

Please also remember that not all states conform to federal law.

When using the Fannie/Freddie/Federal Home Loan Bank second home occupancy loan and you transfer title within the first year to an LLC that the borrower is majority owner of it will not trigger the due on sale clause as long as you can attest that it will continue to be a second home.