If you need a brokerage account at Fidelity, you open Fidelity’s Investment-Only Non-Prototype Retirement account for the 401k; there is no need for the LLC.

There are some community incentives in the Merced area, but would depend on your situation whether that is something that could work. 

Additionally, for rate-term refinances, many DSCR lenders have no seasoning requirements at all.Easier qualification: DSCR lenders have much lighter qualification requirements than conventional or portfolio lenders, such as no DTI, income verification, or tax return hurdles that can slow down or disqualify loansFlexibility: While conventional and bank lenders are heavily regulated and follow standardized rules, DSCR lenders have much more flexibility and control over their guidelines.

I'm supposed to close on two this upcoming Wednesday and on Friday afternoon they requested repairs that had to be done before they would close.  

No seasoning period.

@James R.BOI takes five minutes to complete on fincen siteAbsolutely no need to pay someone to do it

For some reason I only see 5 or 7-year target sell, perhaps there is a reason no syndication want to buy & hold forever?

Be flexible and consider exit strategies if the market doesn't work within your budget.

Also - does anyone have any General Contractors they have had a good experience working with for rehabbing properties that are old / decayed?  

See if you can find someone interested in letting you work for them in exchange for mentoring.1.