It's going to be more expensive if I have to get someone different, then I have to file to get an inspection and all that - it's basically a bunch of unnecessary BS. 

I believe it tends to give me a slightly lower return, because the sponsor is going to be more careful, and if there is a severe downturn will prevent me from taking catastrophic losses.

The MLS rules prevent your contact information from appearing on websites, but websites are required to show the listing broker phone number.

That could cause the naive newbie to get into trouble, something many of us here try to prevent. 

I believe NY is the poster child...they've decided LL can bear the cost more easily and therefore will most likely prevent the spread if the tenant can simply tell the LL they need it eradicated.

I'll probably just end up paying the goofball so I dont have to deal with him, its only a couple grand, but its still really annoying and a simple phone call or text would have prevented this. 

However, I’m not sure if the fact that the businesses and properties being owned by Virginia LLCs prevents the asset protection and anonymity that I’m looking for.

You want a way to prevent a bad event. 

Also, your debt may not necessarily prevent you from getting a mortgage.

#5 is one I haven't done yet but have concerns about idiot tenants who won't replace the battery on the smart lock and then say they can't get into the home #10 There are now water sensor IoT devices that can definitely help monitor floods and have been shown to be well worth their while for anyone who owns apartment buildings as they reduce insurance premiums and help prevent huge water damage claims