Merely putting a vehicle in the name of an LLC doesn't constitute a business expense.

I personally like it more than Mint because it helps me tell money what to do rather than merely tracking how I spend money. 

@Jairo Serrano I'm assuming this isn't your business, and you are merely renting out  your main residence after you moved, and making a few dollars today while you do that.

This essentially means the management company is merely a bridge for the owner to have access to a franchise as well as added benefits and resources (this can be HR, accounting, purchasing, etc.)I am not familiar with the deal you have on your desk, but I would approach with caution.

I was thinking (merely for numbers sake) if I buy a place for $100K, force appreciation to $200K...hold it for 5 years and sell it, I make $100K. 

CA is a mere 2.5% + Stockton local RE taxes.I sold one in Stockton for $165K triplex in the midst of the Great Recession. 

(Memphis market observation)" - you were not posing a question at all despite the appearance of a question mark, you were merely making a few statements and following it up by further solidifying your lack of a direct question by saying "So I'm posting this just as a discussion point so that people may find it when they search."

I merely advise them regarding my preference and they take care of everything. 

I was confident and I did what needed to be done because I already knew no mere mortal will beat me.True or not.. that's completely irrelevant!

@Ryan GoffIt is not possible and what you describe amounts to a prohibited "step" transaction  - i.e. what can't be done directly can't be done indirectly by merely inserting an additional step (by transferring to an intermediary).