I own an investment property in Austin and plan to acquire another by year-end. Seeking expert guidance on optimal structuring options:
1. What are the pros and cons of using a Land Trust versus an LLC for investment...

In contrast, private lenders focus more on the value of the asset, offering faster, more flexible loans for projects like fix-and-flips or rentals, which can be crucial in time-sensitive deals.It really boils down to your priorities and preferences.

Investing in real estate syndications is a great way to get exposure to real estate without having to manage the actual asset. 

@Harsh Poshti Some of my investment focus in the past few years has been geared towards mix-use assets.

There are advantages to many real estate assets, but that doesn't mean you invest in the them just to get a tax liability.

The lessons you’ve learned from the past will definitely be an asset as you work toward building that $3 million rental portfolio.

It won't interfere with your day job and you can get into deals for $25,000 or $50,000 so you will be able to diversify by operator, market and asset class. 

You make more when it's uneven and you can live in the smaller unit.Focus on the asset and the area, as long as you can withstand net negative or breakeven cashflow, and you will gain in appreciation.

When the market was slower we even worked directly with the REO bank for the properties and soem of them would do portfolio loans on their own assets. 

Renting it out would let you keep the asset, earn some extra cash, and possibly benefit from tax deductions like depreciation.