This allows you to test all the systems and the people involved.  

It allows you to take advantage of a low down payment loan.

I have been able to review or been told of several audits (from other REI tax colleagues) related to cost segs in the last year or so- and of those none of DIY cost segs were allowed under audit. 

I have always allowed pets with a small fee and think service animals are crucial but don't want to be forced into ESA. 

My starting questions so far are* If zoning allows multi-family, would I need any zoning approvals for a conversion?

A double-entry system (like QuickBooks) allows you to reconcile your bank statements,

My wife is from a country that does not allow lending or loans to acquire housing.

We have been working in the affordable housing space for some time, and this allowed us to partner with the local community and provide a housing solution they need as their city continues to expand with new jobs they are successfully bringing to town.

It's a combination of a few things that are allowing us to execute our strategy. 

I'm just here to note that an LLC does not offer a single tax benefit, nor does it allow any deductions that aren't allowed without an LLC.