When that’s not enough they go after personal assets, if your rental is in your personal name it’s targeted.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

Asset Protection Trusts don't protect assets?  

CA has no financial capacity to fill that void, not a chance.

Keep learning and assessing your financial position as you grow.Good luck!

This is a picture was taken 2 days ago by my contractor in front of my property.So long story short Derek, there are more than just financial returns as to why people invest.  

.- Value: A SFR, or 2-4 unit (what it would be in this case) are residential assets and thus are valued off the "sales comparision approach" rather than the income approach.

Enforcing the "waste" clause (neglect or destruction of part of the asset backing the note will simply lead to foreclosure anyway). 

You have a “full” package including property(s) identified, acquisitions under contract, appraisals performed by MAI appraisers, historical financial statements, pro forma projections, surveys, title reports, feasibility studies3.

If you’re looking to build long term wealth, accumulate assets, take advantage of tax code, and benefit from appreciation, then play the appreciation long game.