A Colorado investor researching SE Michigan where I grew up.

I never would have predicted SE Wisconsin to be the next tech hub, but analysts have already started calling this Wisconn Valley with the impact Foxconn will have and the venture capital they are pumping into this area.

Not looking for 100% anonymity per se just nothing would be in plain sight from a quick search.Does anyone have an opinion on the LLC tax situation?

Making S-corp. election would be different story, actually it could reduce your tax liability since you won't have to pay SE tax on the entire earnings but only on reasonable salary corp. will pay to you.Contributions to 401K can only be made with earned income, so if there is no income - you won't be able to contribute. 

I agree with Jason, but you might be paying SE taxes on top of ordinary taxes as ordinary income( not short term capital gains). 

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From your market SE might be easier commute.

Even if you had net rental income, it would not be subject to to SE taxes(Similar to FICA for salary ).

An LLC is a legal entity that has nothing to do with taxes.Your LLC per se is non existent for the IRS.

I dont really estimate capex and repairs per se, but my condos have way lower capex and repairs compared to my single families.