But for straightforward setups, you can actually form an LLC directly on the PA Department of State website yourself, and it’s very cost-effective.For larger portfolios or more complex structures, some investors prefer going through a real estate attorney to ensure their LLC is set up to maximize tax benefits and liability protection.

I work on both the loan and the realtor side so let me know if I can be of benefit to you. 

I'm doing a cash out DSCR refi so I still get some of my capital back and can take advantage of cash flow/depreciation and all the other benefits of holding. 

If you know the bones of the transaction, it will definitely benefit your investing career.

Otherwise you can break the limited liability benefit (if operating as a LLE).

If you plan on selling other people's houses you can charge for that with a license.If you are only selling your own houses, there is no benefit...but there is substantially higher liability.

With a 0% down VA loan and now a property value of $650K (+) we have refinanced a few times to get locked into a 2.25% sometime in 2021 and are now enjoying all the benefits of dealing with some long distance property management.

The loans are a little more expensive than a freddie/fannie loan, but the big benefit is that they are assumable. 

Whenever I see someone giving advice, I like to ask "who benefits"?

This is a bright line issue, and unfortunately this is where people lose.RE Pros spend each of the following:More than 750 hours of service during the yearANDMore than 50 percent of his/her time working in real property businessesAdditionally, I talk a lot about the benefits of the RE Pro spouse.