Under the new tax law, is there a benefit to changing the tax status of my LLC?

Keeping that in mind, I would choose the 4 unit because the benefits of that one extra unit do not outweigh the benefits of the better financing options. 

The two common choices for doing so are the self-directed IRA and the Solo 401k.The Solo 401k requires self-employment activity, but will allow you to take participant loans while the IRA does not.A few other Solo 401k benefits:Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.The penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe, though it's best not to utilize this benefit :)With either structure, it's generally recommended that you do not commingle retirement and non-retirement assets.

Looks like I need to pick up the book listed above to learn all about HOW to go from setting a seemingly lofty goal to realizing the benefit of shooting high.

The coming recession may drag RE prices down a bit due to the housing affordability crisis but your considering MF and the demand for housing in Austin is so strong that we should benefit from some insulation.

You see, in exchange for access to appreciation and tax benefits, which are only available through a partnership structure, the partner exposes themselves to potential loss and liability.

There's great benefit to understanding the difference between the money you're making on your money and the money you're making by managing. 

While the syndicator will also benefit from selling at a profit, the person investing in this model is typically less interested in the upside profit.

She will retain the benefit of the mortgage deduction.  2,)  Second for a purchase contract for a future date (or when a mortgage balance amount is reached?

Since SSA is actuarially neutral, there's no reason to delay entitlement, especially since it'll only pay ~75% of current benefit ~2032, if not reformed.While this seems to eliminate flips, thought I'd test the waters here for ideas on how to keep flipping with compensation, without triggering trouble.