Gino Thanks Gino, Hi Matthew, without being able to do separate deeds, the 12 plex would likely be the most cost efficient but you will also need to consider the layout of the overall property, where as two 6 plexes may lay out better and more functional, and therefore attract a higher rent and desirability.

However Don what you lay out is exactly how these things usually play out at least up front..

Is there an app that will layout a small scale development?

While Quickbooks is not the cheapest, it is very intuitive and saves me a little on my accounting bill because they a) don't need to do the bookkeeping, and b) it comes to them in a format they can quickly review and add to my tax filings.I believe, as long as you have fewer than 5 properties, Zillow is a free option to use.  

A few examples: -OneKey points that can be redeemed for some listings but not others-Certain photos being denied from upload with no explanation for why-Completely failed dynamic pricing tool that puts you in a catch 22 with your calendar At least AirBnb has their IT game in order and a modern and relatively intuitive interface with updated fonts, graphics etc.

If you are house hacking, think about number of bathrooms, size of bedrooms and layout of the kitchen (can more than two people work in there at once and is there enough storage)?

Avail), but Landlord studio is frankly not as intuitive or user friendly.

Let's break it down into two pieces, the LLC and the partnershipThe LLCYour current operating agreement should lay out ownership structures and contribution.  

I gathered all my notes in a 50+ pages document touching on the formation and maintenance of LLC and business structures, transferring assets, protection strategies, trusts, anonymity, insurance, levels of protection, etc. including when you should do it, how many properties per LLC, due on sale clause, selecting an attorney, fees, checklists and resource materials.Doc: https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/tritoriam-fileAsset Protection Decision Diagram - to help assess the need for asset protection, and what to implement : https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/asset-protection-decision-diagramAsset Protection Onion Diagram - what, when and at what cost one should implement in terms of asset protection - https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/asset-protection-onion-diagram-v2What is needed for complete asset protection OR the domains that need to be intersected to find asset protection - https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/asset-protection-spectrum-diagram (this is more of a joke depicting the nebulosity of asspro rabbit holes).How a fully implemented asset protection layout might look. - https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/CosIorg/file/asset-protection-structures (overwhelming and overkill for a newbie in REI)PS.

After the new security issues arising with videoed properties that are posted on public places...OTA, MLS, etc....we have decided against videos that show the layout of the property, or other details that would breach the security of the home.