I like the layer of protection you get from an LLC.

Essentially you are adding an extra layer of protection for your tenants, your other tenants, and yourself.

In order to be paid by insurance companies, that would probably require another layer of scrutiny. 

Those are hypothetical scenarios, but you get the idea.A final layer to it (if you want to attempt it) is getting a great deal on the particular property -- that is, purchasing the property below its potential value given its location and characteristics.

The house needs a new layer of paint (2-3 days job), carpet fixing and some cleaning.Thanks,Vivi

There is a drop ceiling in the efficiency (and I'm actually looking at next yr adding a layer of drywall or sonopam to the ceiling) however, I explained to them that with the cold and a 120 yr old house that ambient noise can be a little more in the winter. 

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Has a layer of 3 tab and a layer of arch style shingle on top. 

You will undoubtedly add another layer of complexity to the equation by adding a pref return to the deal. 

Unless you hire a GC that sees you as their personal stimulus package… but being able to break down a SOW is vital to your success in a brrr.