It is much easier to have the discussions when a decision is not required to be made and figure out how to resolve them now compared to when the time comes.

Interest rates: Since your rental mortgages have relatively low interest rates (2.99%–4.375%), it might be better to keep them as they are, especially since borrowing at those rates is pretty cheap compared to current market rates.

Even though these expenses are rather low, it's important to compare them to the advantages the LLC offers.Umbrella Insurance: An alternative to forming an LLC for asset protection is obtaining a robust umbrella insurance policy.

@Jessica LamontComps right now we are comparing property radar and Propstream.

I'd recommend working with a trusted real estate agent who has experience with out-of-state or international buyers, along with a reliable property manager to oversee your investment.

It is not much larger than my tankless, but my tankless is fairly large compared to many.  

Looking at other listings, it appears that it is priced well, a little lower than other comparable homes.

They have been paying reliably.

Are based on their capabilities rather than what is ideally offered to you (for example, if a lawyer is only licensed in Texas, they might recommend structuring in Texas even when it's more advantageous to establish, say, a Wyoming holding company, simply because they cannot facilitate the latter).Comparing this to the medical field, as discussed in this thread, physicians generally provide more consistent advice.

Be careful out there....some of the new builds are not comparable to the old builds....many of the newer ones are all siding, no brick, no light fixtures or ceiling fans...just LED recessed lighting...no doorbell, no garage door opener, no attic stairs, one piece tubs, vs tiled baths, no landscaping, no trees, and on and on....they've taken out virtually every single cost.