And... as an added benefit clearly identifies whom we rent to if there are multiple qualified applicants.

Also my main strike has been the steep unheated driveway (I'm guessing it would have sold by now if that hadn't been the case.) 

I need some of your inputs to determine which offer below would give me more profit or benefits from tax perspective. 1) First offer: $400K, which was what the listing price is for my property, with no closing help.2) Second offer: $412K but with $12K seller credit for closing help.

The comp houses are SFR  just like the main house.

@Joel Fine this is one of the main reasons that I am more inclined to invest in apartment buildings instead of single family homes, town homes, condos or small multi.

When the time comes, dispose of the stuff, either through a local trash pickup or a dump run with your utility trailer.The main thing is to assert your possession of the house as quickly as possible and come through for the next of kin.

(https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-surprising-benefits-of-marrying-young/)Being 36 and just getting into real estate I wish I had been able to get in sooner--at least learn about it more.I think you have had your question about real estate answered above - property and it's improvements. 

I'm an investor from Portland OR, doing mainly fix and flips and the occasional lease option over there.

And if I create an LLC, what is the true benefits?

Homeowners see firsthand the benefit of building equity and paying less to live.