Most LLCs are set up for liability protection or similar non-tax reasons, and especially in CA, the penalties for "non authorized" practice of law are steep that a lot of CPAs will not even form the LLC for their clients. 

Petrillo RI law is you have to replace with a septic.

Drivable to the Bay Area, much lower property taxes (that DON'T reassess on the sale), much friendlier tenant/landlord laws, strong population and job growth, strong appreciation, and also anchored by the tourism and wealth of Lake Tahoe. 

All laws should be upheld in the selling of these properties.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself is to follow the law and treat people honestly and fairly. 

I also met some great folks out of Portland at the BP Conference in Mexico this month.My father-in-law lives near Ellsworth and owns some short-term rentals there.

And yes, over leveraging a Subto and using "gator" lenders is not only bad practice, but it's going to lead to law suits.He is wrong on so many levels that I have posted extensively on it and it gets boring.

These will certainly specify the jurisdiction and venue for any disputes, as well as the governing law.

The laws are clear in every state, you don't pay rent, get out.

@Elliot B.I doubt a energy meter based on airflow, heat - etc - of any variety - would hold up if challenged in a court of law -