Maybe there is no straight answer but hopefully I can aggregate the responses to get an idea of what is possible vs what is a probable success rate is.QUESTION:  Can a person (me) who owns properties WITH a mortgages create an LLC and transfer title of the properties to the LLC   I understand the mechanics of creating the LLC and doing the work to transfer to an LLC. 

@Erik Carlson why not transfer 401k into a self directed?

Or do you guys just have a personal bank that you transfers the rent payments to as a deduction? 

I'm done cutting in with my 4" block brush long before a hack has has even taped and masked. 

In either case, you should verify that you are eligible to transfer the funds from your existing retirement account (e.g. if the funds are in your current employer 401k, you will likely not be able to transfer until you quit your job).

A few suggestions to achieve anonymity is to buy in your name and then transfer into a land trust.

Owner Gone’s current right to continue using the water well serving his home would not survive a transfer of ownership. 23.

If you decide to go the LLC option for Asset Protection then you need to transfer everything into the name of the LLC; bank account, lease agreements, insurance (put your name as "additionally insured"), county tax records (done by Quitclaim), etc. 

It's free unless you want expedited ACH transfers.

Do I simply need to open bank accounts in my children's names (minors) and after they money is deposited, then transfer the money to my main account for use in our investment?