Quote from @Alvin Sylvain: I don't know of any special protection afforded you by placing the property in an LLC.

Licensing can be such a maze to navigate, but getting it right is key to protecting your projects and investments.

My goal is to switch to these workers as they have a steady paycheck.

If it’s in an LLCs name it s protected if maintained correctly.  

The most useful switch I made was from a vendor who kept insisting the water was fine (it wasn't and no, the chemicals didn't just need more time) to a true pro who doesn't gouge us for maintenance and does a consistently great job.

they perform a service and are compensated.not trying to be critical, just trying to protect you as you get started.

Hi BP, 
What insurance carriers can you recommend in Texas, as I am shopping around to replace my landlords policy that I currently have with Travelers ? Does anyone know of any good insurance brokers as well ?
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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.

The process protects both their system and users against fraud and aligns with banking regulations, especially given the financial data involved in property management.

Owner occ developments there is no value associated to the income approach so these props generally speaking will appreciate a lot more as the neighborhoods are much more desirable. builders the last thing they want to do is sell to investors if they are creating owner occupied communities.. rentals degrade the neighborhood and they will be sabotaging their own values to allow a bunch of investors to buy and rent out in their communities.So when you buy new builds keep in mind if its a build to rent community they will NOT appreciate like owner occupied neighborhoods.. might be best to find something already 3 to 5 years old where the stigma of renters dies down.. that would be best to protect your investment.