That triggered us having to pay transfer taxes, as the state treats an LLC as a disregarded entity, even if it contains the same members.Most of our clients invest using an LLC as their preferred corporate structure.

Property taxes in Madison city properties are also now ridiculous compared to 5 years ago, and greatly affecting cash flow potential (or lack there of). 

this is the most transparent scammer outthere, i am actually very worried about OP if they can't detect this easily, he is selling mortgage, oil, insulin and tax services in one hospital out of ohio somewhere...come on...

Any feedback or advice you can offer regarding the rental appeal and marketability of this layout would be sincerely appreciated.Thank you in advance for your time and expertise.

- property tax: is it generally around 2.29%?  

I recommend developing a subject matter expertise and going from there.

If you know how to solve this problem please share your expertise below!!! 

Now I'm studying CRE finance, investment, and tax strategies aside from my full-time job to better equip myself with the essential financial literacy. 

It's a strategy allowing you to defer capital gains tax when you sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into another 'like-kind' property.

Say you bought it for $200,000 and sold it for $250,000 and they put $50,000 down.Your basis is now $150,000 and the principal payments that come in from the borrower will continue to lower your basis and the interest payment is taxed at ordinary income rates.