The commercial returns available on loopnet or auction sites for public viewing generally seemed no better than I could’ve gotten buying overpriced residential property.  

What is the best way to provide a legal buffer and prevent your home address from going on public record?

Sometimes if there isn't an agent involved (or an agent that isn't properly engaged) the software will use incorrect assumptions due to errors in public record and available data. 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

It seems the accountant was highlighting that a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) can represent you before the IRS, while someone without a CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) status cannot.

The 'rule of thumb' that everyone should ALWAYS follow is... educate yourself and verify everything - Whenever you put money into any investment you need to research the rules that apply to that investment strategy from alternate sources and verify what you are being told - Never make an investment if you don't understand the issues and verify every claim made through county public records and other, 3rd party sources. 

On a recent Monday, a public meeting in southeast Bakersfield intended to showcase new developments quickly turned into a forum for discussing the area's longstanding issues.

Privacy Considerations Anonymity: Some states allow LLC owners to maintain greater privacy by not requiring public disclosure of the members.

Insurance doesn't want to hand over money sometimes even when they are obligated to, that is why public insurance adjusters exist.

Most builder only put a few homes in MLS so that the public can find them and come in to the models.