I'm too empathetic and forgiving and trusting.

Would owning CRE or non-commercial RE using a trust or LLC be beneficial to my situation knowing I want to get a good rate as much as I can for the primary home mortgage?

I share referrals among people that I know well and trust. 

Internal Revenue Code 453 aka DST NOT Delware BUT Deferred Sales Trust are a great way to avoid the warnings and everyone steering you towards 1031s during a rising market where you'll probably end up overpaying.But good luck finding someone with a track record of 453 DSTs.I'm looking/researching hard and you can start withbrett with capitalgainstaxsolutions.com on YouTubeHope this helps you save MILLIONS in taxesby providing wealth through TRUEpassive income :)

While you are the trustee, everything you do should be an arms length transaction that should be benefiting solely the trust and not benefit you.

@Logan Murdock the agent would be filling the gap with tried and trusted recommendations for members of that team.Regarding the returns, yes, that's correct.

If I transfer the deed to my business or trust, does it matter who’s name is on the mortgage for seasoning purposes.

Don’t trust any automated screening without verifying the data put on the application is correct. 

I think something built within the last fifty years is good and I have been advised not to get anything that needs a ton of work since This will be my first real estate investment and I haven’t made any trusting connections with contractors, lenders, etc.

Last recommendation I took off here however burned me on a kitchen remodel, but still trust people here more than google.