LLC for first Multi Family?

[Jason Brower]

Hello all-

My wife and I are looking to kick off the new year by jumping into our first multi-family investment property.  We have narrowed our search Criteria to 2-family properties in North Jersey.  I have experience rehabbing my primary residence and selling for profits, but I have never owned an investment property.

1. Should I buy the property in my name and then move it into an LLC?

2. Should I start an LLC and buy through the LLC?

3. Should I forget about the LLC altogether and just keep it my name? What are the risks?

Thank you all for you advice!

Jason