Quote from @Melanie Baldridge: Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.With real estate gains, you're paying capital gains tax (which is typically lower).Plus, RE investors get:1.

Russel, while I don’t always agree with you, I respect your opinions and your contributions to BP.  

My Roth were all contributions, no conversions, but I can say I have seen many convert from pre-tax to Roth  

@Kevin Hoover, with certain types of entities it is possible to contribute property to and distribute property from that entity without triggering a tax event. 

Quote from @Celli Mowery: @Todd Dexheimer thanks for your contributions. 

Sorry that I don't have anything to contribute to this thread, but I wanted to ask - how do you find these deals?

I look forward to engaging with you all, sharing insights, and hopefully contributing to discussions as I progress on my journey. 

Looking forward to connecting with you all, and I hope to contribute to the community as much as I learn.Thanks,Hayat

Thanks for the intelligent info. and contributions on this topic. 

An LLC is potentially one minor factor that might contribute to the evidence that you are running your rental activity as a trade or business, but it's definitely not required that you have an LLC to qualify.