LLC for rental properties?

[Olivia Gulledge]

Hi. I'm a complete newbie. Still in the process of researching. I'm very interested in rental properties and landlording right now. In a few books they have mentioned having an LLC before purchasing property. Is this recommended? I'm pretty sure an LLC has to be applied for through the state you live in, is there a process if you move? Or do you need to create a new one?