We do have an umbrella policy in place for all of our properties but want additional protection.

For full asset protection a WY or DE LLC can hold the state LLC, so your info is not open to the public.

“The launch of the United States’ beneficial ownership registry marks a historic step forward to protect our economic and national security,” said Secretary of the Treasury Janet L.

Don't want to say too much with getting it under some contract or protecting my right to a finder's fee.   

I also understand the importance of protecting your business standards.

They are products of your brain trying to protect you from danger but in reality, there isn't any danger.

Through observing what many of these out of state or passive real estate investors (your most likely client base)  prioritize in these forums two items that jump out are avoidance of major capex repairs and asset protection.

Who should I be talking to for the best advice on structuring these entities to minimize taxes, protect my assets, and maximize my investment strategy?

This change makes it harder to use large deposits as a protective measure, which might explain part of the difficulty landlords are facing in managing tenant risk.As for the post-COVID surge in applicants with problematic rental histories, many landlords across Baltimore have noted similar patterns.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.