Same exact tax benefits with or without an LLC, as long as you're the only owner.

I remediated the tenant situation immediately upon closing and have managed it successfully since with that same tenant in place!

I am a real estate agent in Long Island, NY looking to make something happen!

However, due to very, very high cost of living in Silicon Valley, and difficulty buying a reasonably sized home, and given I will remain in Bay Area long term most likely (family all here), also need a property appreciation strategy to some extent, too.

They will be familiar with the market and can provide more competitive terms. 

Last year, my husband and I purchased an investment property in Salt Lake City that we turned into a short-term rental.

For rentals, you’re typically doing long-term conventional type financing.

I finally got around to reading the new terms of service.  

Banks offer better terms, such as lower rates and longer amortization periods when the property is in your name.

Purchase price: $102,000 Cash invested: $6,000 Originally used as a short term rental, this property is now a mid-term rental (min. 30 days) and continues to cash flow.