Considering that a buyer could possibly also negotiate a better price and/or pay cash and avoid the mortgage expenses since the amount is quite low compared to other properties in Washington state, it could be much more lucrative.

Avoids mark up on parts.

I have family in both states so I use them to let me know about the neighborhoods I should invest in and the ones I should avoid.

Only problem I can see is it's in a higher crime area which so far I've been completely avoiding.

Do I need to go through the process and pay all the closing fees or is it possible to sell or sign over the contract and avoid those fees?

I am looking for any and all advise from people that know the area, especially:- Any neighborhoods that I should focus on / avoid?

We are first time home buyers looking to house hack a duplex and have a few reasons why we would like to avoid FHA.

The ones that make it hard are the ones to avoid.

I’d like to avoid as many nightmares as I could.

The strongest argument against forming an LLC would be the avoidance of the $800 CA annual LLC tax along with the CA Form 568 filing obligation.Other than that there will be no tax difference holding the property directly vs holding in a disregarded SMLLC.As always, consult an attorney and carry appropriate insurance.