I have a house in Toledo, Ohio that I’m trying to get over the line with section 8 inspection.My contractor (who I know and trust) did significant work to ensure the house was up to code.The first scheduled inspection was cancelled by the inspector stating there were too many deficiencies, I endeavoured to reach out for details of the deficiencies but was met with silence and unable to get any info.The second inspection came back with a list of 18 items, some of which I consider petty, such as a small groundhog hole in the backyard.She is also asking for “Front attic window area and front fence needs a full house lead clearance examination by a licensed lead inspector “.

I guess I'm asking for something like a hard money lender, but I don't know if they lend on assets you already own.I guess you could put the paid off rental in a sandbox (trust, or corporation) so that the income from that rental is only counted against the debt from that rental then take basically any loan on it, but outside of that what options are there?

It might be helpful to build a network of trusted professionals.

Like I said, I am trying to simplify my life, so opening up yet more bank accounts when I already have a trusted rental business account with chase for a small timer like me is not territory I want wade in.

You can validate this, don't trust me. 

You have to find the right strategy that fits your options...listen to everyone and verify what you hear because everyone will have their own opinion...Most of the west is more expensive than the Midwest and Mideast of the country...You might want to visit the areas and interview your potential team in person or trust what you are shown through videos of the areas or ... sometimes you can make a killing on an area that everyone thinks is unsafe and you find a that is very safe and cheaper than it should be, because it is near unsafe area or people think it is unsafe.

Would a LLC being put into a trust be a better option for protection?

Sentimental value can be a significant barrier to selling, so creating a level of trust and understanding is crucial.One strategy is to consistently follow up over time without being pushy.

If it's your only trusted source, you'll often have massive fluctuations in your perceived ARV compared to the actual ARV.

And behind the umbrella policy can be a complex web of corporations, LLCs, and trusts to protect you.Asset protection can get very complicated.