I'm not saying to invest in El Salvador (I haven't researched it enough) but I think property rights need to be protected in two ways; from arbitrary government abuse, but also from rampant criminality. 

There isn't any equity stake to protect your principal capital investment.

The one strategy that works to get the beneficial financing options available through using a Fannie/Freddie type of loan while also getting the liability protection of an LLC is by the use of Land Trusts.

Since they are public numbers theres absolutely no protection for us from fraud.When submitting my accord for proof of insurance that goes directly from carrier to customer, not through my hands, unfortunately people have committed fraud with that number too.

If you can share some specifics of what Brian Burke did to protect LPs, that'd be great! 

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.

Not necessarily for tax purposes, but for asset protection purposes.

LLC is going to give you legal protection to some degree, but there is no difference from a tax perspective.

I get the concerns about liability and title insurance, but I’ve had success by thoroughly vetting the company’s history and securing protections like hold harmless agreements.

haha,Nah mateNot my style.Unfortunately, we live in a world where information is power so I'm forced to collect it in order to protect my team and company.But I'd never F@#$ with someone else's business even if they aren't legit.Only as a defense mechanism if we are threatened and pushed far enough where I don't have another choice.