As such, your investment will only be risked up to your capital contribution.You normally will not increase your risk unless you guarantee a note or increase your responsibilities to that of a managing member or general partner.Creating an extra LLC may provide some 'anonymity" 

I bought a full year insurance on my rental property from Farmers, after 3 months they just mailed me a letter saying that we will cancel your contract since risks does not meet their underwriting guidelines...Is that normal to cancel the contract after 3 months???

we normally file my 1099 income on a schedule c, 1040 but medicare and ss taxes are not coming out. 

Moved out here a year ago and really dont want to give up my lifestyle here but know it'll be way easier back in Ohio.

Equity/partnerships are messy: Goals, personalities, egos, lifestyle changes can all make partnerships go astray.Your grandfather could have been wealthier, perhaps much wealthier with partnerships, but I would almost guarantee he had an amazing quality of life. 

Simply because they're outside the normal SEC processes and offerings for Broker/dealers.

I also don't normally say this, however I'd be VERY cautious with the foundation.

It's not normal, so dump his phone number and move on.

Hello BP,Who here plans to raise rents more than they normally would due to losses caused by either the national eviction ban or local ones?  

I think you are going to get a wide range of opinions here because ultimately where and how you choose to live/invest can be a very personal decision and vary based on personal values, desired lifestyle, investment strategy, etc.