Let me add that I am self employed and my business is out in the area where I currently live.I am excited about getting started, but am unsure of what would be the best avenue.

In addition, if you are self-employed with no full-time employees you may wish to consider opening a Solo 401k instead of a self-directed IRA as it has several advantages over an IRA LLC such as much higher contribution limits, direct checkbook control (i.e. no need to have the account at a speciality trust company), ability to take a 401k loan, exclusion from unrelated debt finance income tax with respect to investment in real estate acquired with non-recourse financing, etc.

So unless someone employed by those companies is active on here you're not going to get a response.

When you file your federal income taxesYou'l report it as self employment income most likely 

My issue though is my employment history and proof of income since I am just about to start my steady job and do not have proof of prior income/employment.

She is full time employed but only makes around $36-40 K per year.

Many real estate LLCs that buy and hold property elect to be taxed as an S-Corp (use IRS form 2553), so that way the bulk of the profits can be paid as salary and you can avoid self-employment tax (up to a certain amount).Again, don't take my word for it...consult a tax professional before you do anything...J Scott

Most residential heating companies employ techs who work on a commissions basis.

I had a bad falling out with a property management company that screwed me over mulitiple times in the one year I employed them.I never received a 1099 for the rent collected from them.Can they legally withhold this form?

I think most of his income is from the fab shop which makes him self employed.