I recognize this is not the sole source of return, but the other sources have their return increase with smaller equity position. 

I'm the sole breadwinner. 

Sometimes looking at properties solely on the basis of current cash flow can be short sighted.

Hire a company/person that is solely a QI like @Dave Foster they do it every day and will keep you legal and on track. 

Here is their description and note site Their terms state: "With whole note investments, the investor transfers the complete loan amount and is the sole owner of the 1st position on the loan.

Quote from @Brandon Leffler:I may sell my condos in CA as the HoA's have climbed to 400$/mo I wouldn't sell your condos solely based on HOA fees being $400/mo.

Whether or not he is solely using the rental income to pay off the property or not, he has the ability to pay down a mortgage efficiently. 2.

., through streamlined property management, lower maintenance costs, and improved operational systems), we’ll have the flexibility to adjust rents strategically in a way that supports affordability for specific tenant groups, like workforce housing.Generating Income Beyond Rent:The portfolio’s income isn’t solely reliant on rents.

What would you think for the side gig, LLC or not even a corp as i can do sole owner?

Box solely for the purpose of collecting rent but I do suggest having one and if nothing else works use it for rent collections but I would Electronic payments or bank deposits before doing mail.