Lenders have mentioned that they have minimums for each loan's underlying asset - either a sqft minimum (750sqft) or an appraisal value ($150k), or both - neither of which those parcels meet on an individual basis. 

I am thinking of doing 25/25/25/25 split for real estate equity, individual stocks, employer retirement account, and cash.

Additionally, if you are a silent partner on the investment, this is also considered passive.This law was passed to try to hinder wealthy individuals from using depreciation losses to offset taxable income.

They use a loan committee so you have real people looking at your big picture rather than the individual transaction or strict guidelines. 

After renovations, I purchased the house with a conventional loan back from the cash offer individual with 3% down.

Our town generally sees 10%+ appreciation every year since it’s a very desirable school district. we would like to be able to sell each side of the duplex individually to collectively be able to sell them for much more money.  

Never stop learning, surround yourself with positive like minded individuals, and find that Passion Job where you are working for yourself.Good Investing...

An opportunity that helps individuals save more and meet a financial goal.

Just remember, the LLC is doing the transaction, not an individual.

In the past, we have filed individual taxes with schedule E but with the portfolio growing to be something more serious business rather than hobby house fixing, we are looking into Accountants/Tax Prep.