What is important is to realize the banks and bankers are putting their name on your success, its very important to have a strong mission statement and business plan when approaching future projects.

--> Form an LLC in investors name is created for each property, with Kris listed as the partner on that LLC. 

I will still be managing the property, as well as be an inheritor, so ideally my name should remain on the title. 

Your best bet is to invest in growing areas that are landlord friendly and where you can either connect with or build a good team yourself- realtor, property managment, contractors, etc. 

The best bet is to talk to a small local bank (or three) about your options.

@Andres Triveno, operating the LLC 100% means that we sign contracts and other documents as member or manager of the LLC instead of using our own names, we have a business phone instead of using our personal phone, we have a business checking account for business spend.

@Michael WilliamsIf it’s who I think it is (Scottsdale was in the name) I heard they went under and your money is gone.

Your best bet at this point is to get together with an architect and see what your options are.

I currently only have 1 duplex, however I want to set this up right so it will work for any size portfolio.Currently I haveHome folder>multi family/single family/legal documentsInside the multi family I have Name of property-> general property maintenance/first floor/second floor Inside of first floor (the one currently rented)I have, pictures (before and will have after) / lease documents / a spreadsheet with each month, what day rent was paid, if it was late, if late was fee paid?

Lawyers, police, emotional stress, your name associated with a shooting, stigma on your building, opportunity cost by being distracted, possible jail time... none of that is good for business.