A C-corp traditionally has been a poor vehicle for rental real estate but now with a lower 21% tax rate, is becoming a better alternative, especially compared to an LLC which can be taxed as high as a 37% individual rate since LLCs are pass-through entities. 

Adam Harward I live in Columbus and like Columbus and Cleveland.Let me know if you need any assistance and I can direct you to the right people.

Fellow Illinois landlords and property managers,A year ago I rented a home to two individuals who met most but not all of my minimum requirements. 

Couple thoughts that may or may not assist. 

They may also know of grant programs or other such down payment assistance programs.Good luck!

Fast forward to today, I have a quasi GC doing a rehab where he does the majority of the work in house, subbing out a few tasks, and I'm hiring a couple contractors directly and then coordinating scheduling.If you are looking at a specific repair task and want contractor referrals, I'd be happy to assist and provide my $.02.Use CL as a last resort; a lot of no shows and family emergencies is all I got from craigslist.

His clients include owners, developers, purchasers, borrowers, lenders, property managers, landlords and tenants of commercial properties, strip malls, shopping centers, restaurants, office buildings, apartment buildings, hotels, senior housing and assisted living facilities, condominiums, cooperatives, resort conversions, golf courses, and residential developments.

Hi @Rob Bianco - Would love to chat about your investment goals in KC and find out if we could be of assistance.

Insurance companies keep a national database on homes and individuals regarding their claims.

@Margaret Buoncora,  If these are sold individually then each one of them constitutes a separate 1031 exchange with it's own unique timelines and reinvestment criteria.