There was an interesting article about the disadvantages of LLC's and corporations versus just going in on your own posted on the blog yesterday.  

And since basis (both stock basis and debt basis) is the driving force in determining the taxation of distributions and the deductibility of losses, not receiving any debt basis from third party debt is a major disadvantage for S-Corporations holding real estate.

Otherwise you are putting yourself at a serious disadvantage in my opinion.  

There are disadvantages as well such as full disclosure that your an agent and more scrutiny from the real estate commission.

The disadvantages I hear people say, in my opinion don’t hold that much weight.

I find this a disadvantage for myself because my marketing is more of a "im not a real estate agent" style message.

Here are my assumptions of the advantages and disadvantages but please feel free to advise:HOLDING TITLE IN MY PERSONAL NAME- no fear of lender calling the note due because there is no transfer of ownership- because there is no corporation, I'm assuming that you can count write off passive losses on tax returns- you would need to have an umbrella insurance policy in place to cover yourself if the tenant sues?  

The disadvantages I hear people say, in my opinion don’t hold that much weight.

The disadvantage of HML with such a small amount  through a CF site is the minimum amount for each investment of around 5K. 

I do understand the advantages/disadvantages of each.