As you start this new endeavor, I would HIGHLY recommend sitting down with a mortgage/financial professional (there's no charge) and sharing with him your short- AND long-term goals in REI.

Fielding emails and texts are fine, but to work more professionally, I'd like to start using a more formal approach.

You still need to behave with care.The structure does help you appear more professional and comes with some significant tax benefits - so it is worth while.Once your personal name is in public records as owner of a property, it will always be public.

You could also leverage more and use your cash as a down payment and closing costs in some better neighborhoods, renting to college students or professionals. 

One bad section of pipe surrounded by lots of good copper.Wilson - FEMA recommends any mold growth greater than 25 square feet should be handled by a professional mitigation firm.  

As you start this new endeavor, I would HIGHLY recommend sitting down with a mortgage/financial professional (there's no charge) and sharing with him your short- AND long-term goals in REI.  

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first rental investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

I appreciate the honesty and will continue to seek out professionals to set things up legally.