Rather than re-create the wheel clients come to me nationally to source properties and I help them as a commercial retail buyers broker.

The accounting aspect is a an additional thought I hadn't heard before.I know some people have used this strategy in an attempt to avoid triggering a re-evaluation of property taxes.  

@Vanda Crossley I have only met and discussed details with the contractors that I mentioned above.  

Just going back to what you discussed earlier.

Cash flow is one way RE makes money.

I won’t be looking to re fi those anytime soon because my interest rates are so low with them but when I do my current lender has said they will be limiting how much they will lend based on the properties tax returns. 

<< You too can buy and make MONEY in RE and get 1% for rents!

A great book I gift to new RE investors is Profit First by Mike Michalowicz and it goes into detail about what types of accounts to open as a business owner. 

Hey BP,
Back after taking a brief three year hiatus from real estate.
Started back in 2013 with a house-hack. Built a portfolio of 13 doors i over the course of 6 years while working a W2 before selling everything i...

So as of today it's been a rental for 3year and a month.It's being discussed to cut it loose and sell it.