However, based on new IRS audits, we recommend LLCs even with no tax benefit.

Rental income also sometimes has seasoning requirements before a lender wants to count it towards covering the debt you incurred.You don't mention how much income you will need to be financially independent.  

IMHO the cash flow gives you financial freedom/independence (at least it used to with lower interest rates.), the appreciation makes you wealthy/rich. 

Seller will audit repair claims, and get balance.

Example: "I want to build financial independence through real estate investing.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Louis is the 75th largest independent city in the US but the St.

The DOJ has already notified brokerages they will be auditing their records for compliance with the settlement.

I want to assess independently before reaching out and doing further due diligence with experts. 

Otherwise if the IRS sees a 1099 against an LLC's EIN but never know where that income flows into, they may request an audit?