So for anyone reading this, the difference between Titan (and Solera) vs. other national banks is that their application for a business checking account specifically asks if you are trying to set up an LLC checking account for an LLC owned by an IRA, and if you check "yes," then you have the opportunity to enter the IRA custodian's contact information and clearly identify that the IRA is the owner and that the manager of the account has 0% ownership interest of the LLC. 

What's the deal with 'land lease'...should we steer clear? 

Because the tree is towards the back of the property, I can’t access it without clearing a path.

I feel like having some good experts helping me clearly identify best practices and targets for success (instead of guessing) to be extremely helpful. 

Lol, I don't see any of those as a New York 'best'......well you used the word arguably so you're in the clear I guess.... :-)It’s not for me either but I grew up outside of the city and know plenty of people who love it there and would never live anywhere else.

Again, thank you for making that so clear!

To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to clearly state who’s responsible for what in the lease.

But unless their businesses are structured very carefully they're no operating in the clear. 

Any recs for something that efficient and clear? 

They analyze components such as cash flow, principal paydown, appreciation (both home and renovation), initial equity, depreciation, and interest deductions for tax savings, giving you a clear picture of individual gains and ROI over 30 years.