It is too easy to scam over the internet.

Also, here's a great article that describes the REPS status:https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/article/tax-rules-for-r...And another for the passive activity loss limitation that other mentioned:https://www.irs.gov/publications/p925

Perhaps because they know people will do a simple internet search and see the *****torm that's brewing?

Was it questionable in 1992 when we had car phones and dial up internet?

They have bots that look for every piece of furniture on the internet, create a listing for it, and then have it shipped if you buy it (often at a 2-3X markup). 

For additional questions, checkout this article on Cost Segregation FAQs.Have you had a cost segregation study performed on your single family home?

I find that internet providers, like Comcast, tend to update their technology and offerings to better speeds as customers have higher usage demands.

Also, good idea not to put it out there on the internet that you have that kind of equity, that will just attract more scammers!  

There are some hyper specific forums on here as well for everything under the sun, and tons of amazing articles.

Lenders will want to see the filed Articles of Organization, an Operating Agreement that you can get from your attorney or, if you're brave and it's just you on the LLC, some people use Legal Zoom or Law Depot.