For reasons mentioned by Jon and others, holding RE in a retirement account is not the best use of the funds (in my opinion; and Jon Holdman).Notes and trust deed investments (private money) is the best use in my opinion.Also, if you qualify, set up a solo 401k as opposed to the IRA, it is a much better vehicle and there are many posts on BP here where I explain in detail why.

Unless you have a lot of assets (cash, properties, vehicles, etc.) in your name, you don't need an LLC.

If not, the voices in your head and the voices from others will take you off the rails before the proper habits take hold. 

The contractor replaced a few treads, some hand rails and stained over the remaining deck.

I believe that if you take mileage reimbursement, it covers all vehicle related expenses, so you can not get reimbursement for gas. 

Business structure, Accountant, Private Lending, LLC, Partnership, Flipping, W-2, Dodd, Frank, Florida Let's see if I can answer your questions in order.1)  private lenders use various vehicles to lend their money depending on their sophistication.  

Now I replaced the hall bath (tub, surround, vanity) and new vanity in master bath - and vinyl bead board with chair rail in both bathrooms and subway tile back splash in kitchen, along with all new laminate flooring. 

Most of our clients are out of state and many are investing with home equity vehicles, like your HELOC, or retirement vehicles, like self-directed IRA's.

They have even damaged other people vehicles getting there vehicle out of the parking area.

Post your parking area for authorized vehicles only subject to tow.