There are ideas and tidbits of value in all of them, and the reader has the exercise of identifying things they find valuable.

There is an innate creativity in all of us that is exercised in various ways.

I wanted to prioritize (even though it’s a small sample) just for the exercise.

. * pay for incidentals from company funds, anything "ordinary and necessary" (this says if you made $1000 but had $250 of expenses, Uncle Sam only taxes you on $750 profit) * reimburse driving mileage (you can't go overboard and call your call a business vehicle until you've reached a large threshold of usage) * you can use your company's funds to pay your continued educational expenses BEFORE tax (there's a max $, check your state for differences in the law) * fund your IRA (check your state's laws, also) * elect when your tax year begins (if you choose to be taxed as a corporation; this loses other benefits; you'll also need a 2nd owner just to exercise this option)Anyone who dismisses and bemoans an LLC as just a pass-through entity has never stopped to understand its benefits.

This isn’t an exercise in corporate formation with C corps and LLC’s that has to be done right the first time.

I am going to try and not violate the rules yet answer your question.I wouldn't reinvent the wheel on this exercise. 

I'm likely going to close on a single-family in January, so my goal for 2014 is to buy at least 1 additional property.More importantly, since I've gotten 10 rental properties, I'd like to start taking more time for myself -- more exercise, more fun with friends, etc.

For example, I will lose 10 lbs by the end of March 30, 2012 by eating healthy salad, and exercising 1 hour a day.

Short sales are an exercise in patience.

A fun exercise, if you have absolutely nothing else to do but waste the time, imo.