Do you or do you not need an LLC to start investing?

[Dina S.]

Hi everyone, I’m trying to understand the basics of investing. I’m confused on whether or not I need to start with an LLC or not. I recall on a bp webinar if investing in single family homes you don’t, but for multi’s you do. Also, don’t I need an LLC for business/bank transactions with monies - hard money lenders, private lenders, to not co-mingle that sort of thing? Any clarification would help, I could be making this bigger than it is.