Essentially a syndication....

Essentially the Fund would be our bank that lends to my LLC who purchases the properties.

More possible is reducing immigration to a net zero or negative number over time, which would have essentially the same effect as mass deportation but over a longer, controlled timeline.

It’s standard practice and an essential safeguard for landlords.Trust your instincts and treat this as a non-negotiable policy.

Second, you don't want to operate at a net loss, it's money out of your pocket every month and essentially negates your equity gains over time.

But essentially Apple is injecting a TON of revenue into the local economy which attracts investors AND people wanting to move to the area.

We have an insurance policy on the rental house (through State Farm), that includes a personal liability section, which is essentially equal to our current net worth.Given that a tenant could sue for more than this if an accident occurred, we are thinking about adding either LLC or an umbrella policy (or both) as extra protection.Any advice on which way to go, and if LLC, any recommendations for a law firm or company the Indianapolis area?

@Alec Barnes As the owner of a property management company in Texas, I completely agree that a solid screening process is essential for placing quality tenants.

You will essentially be buying deals from yourself and you can still assign a contract from one company you own to another. 

Essentially though you need to go off-market.