An example is deeding a property valued at $100k from your name to your LLC or vise versa, you're now writing a check for $4,278.00 just to cover the tax payment to record the new deed, not including the recording fee and any fees collected by the title company or attorney representative who facilitates the transfer. 

Def check them out!

I’ve heard lending on HElOCS has tightened up and right now lenders are only giving 80% LTV Mekkel,I will check around as you recommend. 

I'll check out the others as well.

I also require a picture ID of all adults prior to check in information being sent…..the combination of the above with no same-day bookings has pretty much eliminated guests that may have been up to something.

Lending standards are tight across all lender types, and regional banks are scaling back their pace of originations.

check out matt faircloth’s book “raising private capital.”

Also, when owner-occupied, is the rent check sent to the LLC and the owner treated simply as a tenant?

Or would it be preferable (and cheaper and faster) to just hire a contractor to renovate the old mobile home to HUD standards?

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.