is an LLC necessary?

[Brandon Morgan]

hi all, I am new to real estate investing and recently bought my first property a few months ago and got it rented out! I am thinking about the future and how I will purchase properties in the future. I often hear you should get an LLC to protect yourself in case something goes wrong. is that only useful if you have a large portfolio? is that worth looking into right now as I am only in the beginning of my journey? open to any suggestions, insights or past experiences.