I realize a lot has to be worked out, but tokenization through blockchain eliminates a lot of legal documentation issues once established.  

Quote from @Ashish Acharya: @Niklas Zhu If you tear down your STR in 2025 and convert it to personal use, depreciation recapture does not occur at the time of conversion.

I have a friend that owns over 60 rentals in his personal name and he's never been sued.

He was the one who initially contracted the property and brought us on board as investors.We are deeply invested in this project and are looking for potential partners who can help us realize the vision we had for Corktown.

Call 3 references:  Verify that they work there, or that it is an actual person by asking where they work first, and don't mention who you are until after.  

I think I can open another personal checking account at the bank I already have and it'll be under my name but i'm trying to buy out of state rentals with an LLC I own.

and soon realized that there was no aviable apartments in or around the same neighborhood for the price that they were looking for. if they wanted cheaper rent?

The one who thinks that they are masters of the universe in EVERY area of life, has 30 different businesses, claims to be fit as a fiddle, with a life in perfect harmony, shows off huge toys, has 30 different businesses, including selling their time by the hour to provide coaching... this person is not running a real estate syndication business.

I realize you're starting out so it may be a while before the lucrative legal projects appear but if you enjoy your field they will because you will get very good at it. 

Would a HELOC or home equity loan on my personal home be a good idea to fund this?