Even Home depot has started requiring the elimination of some toxic chemicals from paints and I think some floors due to their proved and studied negative impact on health, so this is very real.

You show your newly renovated suite to someone, and in the portfolio you show the documents with the permits you have had approved, a prospective tenant will feel better knowing the work was done correctly and to code, and that you're not trying to get things done cheap or cut corners which may risk their health or safety.Yes it may be a bit more time consuming to pull permits.

The latter is a time bomb, and not just for taxes, but more importantly for the general health of your partnership.Finally, no rush to elect S-corp until your business shows substantial profit - which is not guaranteed in your first year of operation.

Most of that investment will happen in West Virginia, which may be one of those crazy opportunities for any local related businesses, incl RE obviously.But here is my question / dilemma - I still don't have a clue where it would be or where it makes sense to buy..But, i am sure many of you do.

Also, she is in poor health so what, if anything, would happen if she were to pass away?

I was under the impression that one could avoid paying any capital gains if one sold the property due to health or job placement x miles from existing sold property.

It'd be very hard to figure out all the ethical dilemmas up front.That being said, I think you could implement a system for this.

In fact, I'm reaching the point where I need to retire due to my mother's declining health. 

Also, paint on exterior garage has no affect on your health or safety UNLESS garage was built in 1978 or older and never been painted.

The dilemma.