Registering as a foreign LLC allows you to maintain continuity with your existing business structure, branding, and EIN while operating legally in the new state.

Hi @Heather Bailey something to consider with this is legal mother/daughter may not mean legal duplex. 

None of us can give you legal advice!

Tax and Legal ConsiderationsUnderstand the tax implications and legal responsibilities associated with rental income.

I am obviously conflicted with the moral side of pursuing legal action here, but understand that people can do untruthful things when it comes to financial gains. 

Sometimes tenants bite, sometimes they don’t, but it’s worth a shot.Owner Move-In: If you’re planning to live in one of the units, you might be able to legally take it back.

If you have an issue with that, or are long distance, hiring a property manager is a must.

An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

We buy at a discount and pledge our legal right to collect the debt (a collateral assignment agreement) as the collateral for the private capital loan we take out, which is backed by the value of the real estate securing the 1st loan.  

I don't necessarily need the standard features of pm software, such as rent collection, bookkeeping and maintenance requests, though that could help; but do need a clearinghouse of important information, such as leases, legal docs and other information; maintenance vendors I use; maintenance history; and some kind of tracking system, where I can record the various current projects I'm working on within the business.