An asset protection lawyer would likely recommend a separate LLC for each rental property you own because this limits your liability in case of a lawsuit (usually to the holdings of that LLC). 

@John ThomasIf you want to develop your rental property and reach financial freedom with real estate investments then begin early following these basic steps: research, network with professionals, look for a local market, put together a team of experts in this field, assess your financial situation, specify the criteria for investments, adopt baby steps, get to know all the details about the area where you want to invest money, then invest them or take part in any riveting event after thoroughly examining it.Put together a group of pros—people like farm operators, land agents, building firms' representatives, lawyers who handle real estate law issues or litigators dealing with real estate disputes, loan officers.

It is worth talking to a lawyer about it a demand letter for some cash back would be a good first step.

Lawyer full employment strategies and all that. 

I would highly recommend being as up front with any lender you work with and to find a broker/lender/lawyer team that is all on the same page from the beginning and are familiar with these types of transactions.

I've filed the eviction, they've been served with the paperwork, and now all that's left is for me to wait for the next steps and hope I filled everything out right (Denver county's process is making my head spin, and I'm having to do this without a lawyer because of cost) while in the meantime my tenant is otherwise just ignoring all my texts and notices and also (it feels like) acting like nothing has changed, still having people over for dinner, still walking in and out of my front door like no problem...leading up to this point I've had multiple informal conversations with this person about the toll their unpredictable behavior around payments has had on me.  

Seeking help from realtors, meeting with financiers can be instrumental in handling such investments as these are areas where one would need experts’ advice, lawyers or financial analysts for guidance!

Hey All, I am purchasing a friends property in Cleveland, OH with a wraparound mortgage (my first time doing this) and I was wondering if anyone can refer a lawyer/title company that can assist with this please.

Speak to a lawyer, they will help you protect your interests.

No, you don't need a broker.Yes, you still have to comply with all state and federal laws and regulations.The best way to get the contracts are from a lawyer.