It sounds like you have a solid plan to structure your real estate business for asset protection and tax efficiency.

I'm exploring the idea of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property abroad and have a few questions regarding how to structure it for tax efficiency.

I am looking for any tips on how to structure my LLC as well as the best cities for Ohio.

Greetings,I am partnering with a landowner to develop their land. The plan is to build a few houses a year, some rentals, some to sell. I am not a builder but will work with one. The landowner simply wants to get lots...

We do get a better fee/split structure, and that's a fair trade for the extra work of managing a large investor base and it's associated extra accounting and tax reporting overhead.I also find the advice in the OP to be contradictory. 

However, I’m not entirely sure how to structure a syndication for these larger deals.

What entity structure is best for my specific real estate investment needs?

The question is how we can structure it in a way that is workable for both of us.

I like this platform on BiggerPockets which allows people to connect with one another in a structured manner.

Crime is a concern, but I'm thinking with the appropriate limited liability and insurance structure this could provide a reasonable shield.