It may also help keep the litigation target off your back.As always, check with your competent legal counsel--not all attorneys speak fluent "trust function and formation".

The forums are full of self-managing landlords who make little mistakes that turn into big mistakes that cost them years of cash flow (or more).If you want to be a DIY landlord, I recommend books, blogs, classes, or other resources to educate yourself quickly.

You will find many resources here on the forums and throughout the site as well.Personally, my short list of books to explore:Set For Life by @Scott TrenchRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroyABCs of Buying Rental Property by Ken McElroyLoopholes of Real Estate by Garrett Sutton, EsqTax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright, CPAThe Power of Zero by David McKnightREIT Investing for Beginners by Lawrence SmithWhat Would the Rockefellers Do?

One such thing is: not knowing the target buyer.  

One other positive side effect of having leverage on the property is that it is less of a target for a potential lawsuit.At the end of the day it really comes down to your objectives and goals as well as your personal preferences and comfort level.

We financed this acquisition by leveraging Partner Driven’s capital resources, ensuring we could act swiftly on the Benton St property while allowing our partner, Archie Raglin, to engage in a low-risk investment.

.- Find out how long the provider has been doing cost segregation studies and how many they have performed- Consider the resources available to the provider.

.: Hello all,My wife and I are a first time RE investor and have narrowed down to Columbus as our target market.

There are good resources out there for passive investors if you dig a little, focus on your education and build up cash reserves for the upcoming opportunity. 

BUT, refinance/heloc/2nd mortgage appraisals do not have a contract price to help target the value you are seeking.