So the mortgage companies and the IRS set the exact same threshold for being a second home or being a an investment property.My CPA however has advised me that there are caveats for doing repairs, or periodically visiting to inspect it, that allow you to exceed the 14 day leisure limit.

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing heavy in our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

Alongside my work in real estate brokerage, I also own a short-term management company called HAVN.

Come to find out, it's because they want me to use their own mortgage company. 

I know someone who had major structural issues with their foundation, got it fixed and was told by the lawyers that they didn't need to disclose it when they sold the house (they did disclose it).

Do you know any companies that help with this process or who can expedite the process?

@Ashish Acharya @Michael PlaksAshish correctly points out that LPs are subject to more specific rules, however the courts have found that a limited liability company (LLC) interest is not treated as a limited partnership interest.

I met with three companies and the guy I hired did a great job, fast and had communication.Let me know if you want his contact information.

Does anyone know of any good insurance brokers/companies in the Sacramento area?

If the property is owned by you personally, use a personal account unless you have an agreement where the LLC is the property management company.