Talk to your CPA about this.

We can plan on it very low key while presenting details about dissecting deals, how to fund deals, and this will serve as a great tool for networking. 

I would talk to a CPA on that one to be sure.Your Question "My next question would be if I keep the LLC as is and just do a DBA - should I keep a separate set of books for the DBA?".

Of course, if it turns out it's a great  rental and you don't need the cash, just hold it as a rental even longer, skip the 121 exemption and use the 1031 whenever you're ready to sell.If it sounds complicated, it sort of is, and you must have a Qualified Intermediary on your team prior to selling your property in order for the 1031 to be valid, so the first step would be finding a trustworthy CPA and QI to make sure all your tax docs are in order.

Looking for trades to join our On Demand network of residential maintenance pros.

He's a CPA, as well as an investor in the Lehigh Valley. 

Brett I'd be interested to hear about the meetups you attend in GR, just getting started in the real estate networking arena and would love to know what's out there!

Local Houston area public CPA recommendation needed !.

Regardless, passing off a good deal to someone in your network is a good way of building on a relationship- and finding a solution for everyone involved.

I'm looking to network with a Investor friendly Agent to run some comps on the property for me.