This way, those costs are still being considered in your projection for cash-on-cash returns (in this case, cashflow divided by down payment plus closing costs plus repairs plus maintenance reserve) so you're not disregarding the maintenance entirely.

The hard rock deal was an equity deal, so deciding between individual ownership, an LLC (as a disregarded entity) or a trust (assuming it is revocable) will not change the way you are taxed.Since it appears you have a revocable trust, that would generally be your best option aside from an LLC with the sole member being the trust. 

Just don't fall into the 2005 trap of banking solely on appreciation and completely disregarding cash flow.

Some tenants will interpret the lease to their own benefit, disregarding the reality of what it says.I do what Ann does though, and I like how she worded it - no financing of the security deposit.

A single member LLC is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and you don't lose any tax benefits by holding it in your own name.

Disregard what I said above.

The agent arrives and isn't pleased about the apparent attempt to circumvent him, but moves on to see what is to be presented.While the acceptance of an offer rests with the owner, let's not be naïve, there's a reason most owners hire a Realtor and it's not as if the owner is going to disregard advice.

It is considered a disregarded entity so a p-ship return is not necessary.

Judges routinely disregard onerous terms.  

My single family residential rental property is held in a land trust, whose beneficial interest is assigned to my single-member disregarded LLC.