From what I understand, the purpose of the Wyoming holding company LLC is for privacy, asset consolidation into 1 yearly tax return and the laws of Wyoming will override the individual state LLC's.

It could effect the seller, but even then there are a number of exemptions that may come into play (i.e. the sale of property is for less than $100,000; the sale of property at a net loss for income tax purposes; the property qualifies as the seller's principal residence; etc).Here's some more reading on the subject if you're interested, but it shouldn't be a big deal:Withholding on California Real EstateCalifornia Withholding Tax on the Sale of Real Property

Although I always wanted to invest in real estate, I found property management did not provide me with a deeper purpose for which I was looking.Even though I love what I do, I want to build up passive income through buy-and-hold real estate to provide my family with additional options and decrease the overtime I work.

“Well you need to make money” and “ I know your not low balling on purpose”.

I am interested in transferring my 401(k) from my previous company into a Self-Directed 401(k) - NOT a Self-Directed IRA - for the purpose of investing in cash flowing rental properties.

Its purpose is to collect tax at the source, as the wages are earned, instead of collecting the tax a year after the wages were earned.I was told by a lawyer as of now: Maryland (up to now) has looked askance at series LLCs.Thanks for your comments.

There are some companies like CSC you can hire, but I was quoted $2k/year/trust which was far too expensive for my purposes.

@Alec McGinn for you purposes, I would highly suggest an inspection.

The monetization loan is a commercial loan, so as long as the proceeds are used for business purpose, this should be an expense that offsets the income.  

Once you sign (close), you are for all intents and purposes accepting conditions as they exist upon delivery/conveyance (closing).Get a couple of other HVAC opinions/estimates, and do your research before pulling the trigger.Best of luck!