Massachusetts Land Lords - Trust or LLC

[John Menton]

I know this question has been asked a million times but I'm looking to be a little more state specific.  

I've noticed most multi family properties in my area (bridgewater, west bridgewater, easton..) are owed by a trust. I always thought LLC was the way to go, why are most MA properties that I've seen in a trust? And why would someone put it in a trust instead of an LLC? Or maybe the trust is part of an LLC? Thanks for your help!

[Ann Bellamy]

The trust masks the beneficial interest (owners), and if they are smart, the owners are LLCs.  Best of both worlds.