This might be done to circumvent resell seasoning requirements, or to conceal the purchase price in the public records.You have alot of equity in the first LLC (perhaps $200k+) and are creating a new LLC to spread out risk and better protect your net worth.One of the properties has high lawsuit risk for one reason or another and you want to isolate it.You want to make it difficult for someone (trial lawyer, your competition, etc.) to track your collective holdings.

Also in Michigan and most states that use a variation of the International Residential Code, you must use a scald proof (pressure balanced) tub & shower valve.I wish I could help you with the "bandits"!

Sometimes it's a matter of trial and error.

Took some trial and error but that will make things much easier.  

So this will be a trial to see if there are people willing to rent this level of a home.Low Downpayment- I found a broker who lets me put 15% down for my Charleston Investments.

In my experience the center of the warehouse can be 2-4' higher than the lowest points toward the perimeter or outer column lines.I agree with Justin that is may be a good idea at this point to partner with an experienced broker in this space as there are many variations in industrial spaces that can impact business operations.

However,  there will be numerous modified loans ending their trial periods and home owners may not be able to pay the new amounts that will be adjusted.  

I decided to try the 30 day trial.

I'd say you're still justifying the costs you claim, however you want to bill it, I'm not seeing anything contrary, I can agree with many of your points, not so much, except;#1, HUD guidelines are the base line as to what is acceptable, not saying there can't be variations nor did I say they were illegal. #4 is rather a silly argument but I get your point.

Even if you pay cash for the property, the "50% rule", or whatever variation you believe, still applies.