I personally don't like LLC's because of the double taxation as well.

For our case we financed using a HELOC on our own home so did not face that issue.(4) An LLC can have one of two different types of taxation rules applied:  Partnership or S-Corp.  

Generally, a Roth conversion will result in taxation on the converted amount.If the funds will be a downpayment and your IRA or 401k will seek financing for the rest of the purchase price, a non-recourse loan should be used.

good question. ...the LLC structure can provide you with the structure you are looking for and the ability to protect your personal assests. your state department of taxation and assessments website should have printable forms, directions and fee list. lastly, the llc structure can allow for you to have one business for ALL of your real estate endeavors or multiple llc's in order to separate the flipping from the rentals, thus insulating the revenues in case one falters.try searching "best business structure for real estate flipping"......this will lead you to many articles and once you digest them you will be more confident no matter what structure you pursue. .... hope this helps.

Conducted quarterly maintenance visits today.

We typically distribute funds quarterly and after the sale of the property.

I've been researching the best site to keep track of expenses, performance and be able to turn all this over to my accountant at least quarterly.

However, due on sale, series LLC vulnerability, and taxation under this structure is of concern to us.

Unfortunately at the moment the US and the investors country (Chile) does not have a double taxation treaty signed.

Mostly gutted, some not, and wanting half or quarter of the price.