As an entity, the land trust adds a layer of separation from direct ownership.

That way, the trust will provide the anonymity protection layer, while the LLC will provide you with liability protection [the trust alone is rather impotent; one complements the other]. 

It is vital that this type of escalation clause clearly spells out what is and is not classified as an operating cost. 4.

You need a layer either way! 

Oregon has layers of LL/tenant law including statewide rent control, city ordinances, changes to rental screening and security deposits, etc.

This makes payments lower, but doesn't pay it off, if you only make the minimum required payment.They may be fixed for a time frame, and then move into adjustable interest rates.HELOCs were called due in past down turns, which adds a layer of risk.

I mean we put in ten thousand layers of policies and bureaucracy for "safety reasons" and to "create jobs," but now there's no cost effective way to create/build housing for everyone.

I will asses another $100 late fee for this month moving my running total of layers fees to $600.  

You get there and there is rotted sheathing, 4 layers and it is 40 years old. 

Understanding debt component is vital to deal-making as it will provide you with the confidence in your financing to give the seller assurance you can close the deal.