Reinvesting in the business (How to structure paying self)

[Jamie Parker]

In my first stint in real estate, I thought reinvesting in the business was keeping the marketing engine running. At the time I was running on direct mail. I thought reinvesting in the business was partially investing in education. I justified going to the 10X Growth Con in 2017 and a couple local investor seminars. Only thing I got out of those events were I didn't understand how to get to the next level (no fault of the events, I take responsibility of my on inability to make the connections in the content).  Taking notes and asking questions only got me deeper in the weeds as if I was asking the wrong question. 

After purchasing my first property last year, I have resumed cold calling after purchasing a second property this year. Closed my first wholesale deal in 5 years. But now, I am more concerned with entity structure. I wholesale in LLC #1, and the 2 properties i purchased is in my name currently.

The big question for me: When I start to build, should the properties be held in an entity? I will need to partner with a builder to get financing. Secondly, should Building LLC be separate from Wholesaling LLC(currently being used for wholesaling). Who should I or do i talk to about getting things more compartmentalized. I recently ordered a survey on the two lots I own, and realized that I may be approaching this the wrong way.

For clarity, as i understand the concept of reinvesting in the business, each "Bucket" should eventually fund itself without the need for cash injections or contributions. Where or when is the point should I consider this or can just start out at any point? 

Any thoughts?