Like with so many things, awareness and access to information leads people to take less favorable options when spending their money. 

An LLC offers some liability protection, BUT states vary with the cost to get and maintain an LLC.

Or you could end up spending more time than just doing the work yourself. 

An LLC when properly formed and administered provides separation and protection of assets that are outside of the LLC from the actions of the LLC.  

I will provide more information later.The two main setups are:1- Holding company in Wyoming if I want Charging Order Protections advantages, then a Series LLC in Kansas holding my Kansas RE and another Series LLC in Missouri holding my RE in Missouri.2- Holding company in Wyoming if I want Charging Order Protections advantages, then form as many LLCs as I want inside of it, one per rental or one LLC per 2 o 3 rentals.Fees are pretty reasonable and the same as they disclosed before the appointment, on their website or youtube videos.

The market is TOUGH right now for LTRs and STRs.Hope this helps - we are trying to protect you.

Early on into budgeting many years ago I tracked all of my spending for a month. 

If not, don’t even think of this.No matter what, consult a qualified lending attorney to understand your legal options and ensure you have proper loan documents in place to protect your investment.

If you don’t want to spend money I’m pretty sure you could get someone to grade the surrounding dirt and add some gutters for your $5k discount and gain you will have added value and come out ahead.

Maybe this is just happening because of the colder weather but I'm not sure and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars getting a plumber to come out if a good investor-friendly handyman can take a look.