., constructive receipt doctrine, effective control over nominal 3rd party relationships, lack of genuine risk bearing and compliance with transactional terms, etc.).

Nothing wrong with an LLC but know the LLC will be most helpful in simply keeping your name off the docket above all else in the event a lawsuit is filed.

Meaning, you could simply use your CO entity and register it in Ohio as a foreign entity. 

I was not trying to be negative, but simply pointing out the world typically response to what you make of it.  

I know one-sided relationships usually don't last, but given my lack of experience I doubt I can be much of a value-add friend - unless you're looking for insider tips on how NOT to do some things :)  So you folks with more experience, let me know what kinds of things turn you up or down when it comes to newcomers.

@Sharad Bagri, I think most people would simply have their lawyer prep and record a quit claim deed.

Same logic applies here as it does to your previous experience, there's just simply an added layer of the income produced by the property. 

While we all the like the forced appreciation its simply not reality for a lot out of state investors unless they take on quite a bit of risk. 

@Christine Aledam LLCs will affect your future loans/refinance so you can’t simply just buy in your name and operate as LLC.

Most of the negative feedback on BBB has to do with their lack of responsiveness, which could be a growing pain issue since they are affiliated with at least several large REI groups that I am aware of, so are presumably overwhelmed with new business right now.