Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties. 

Here is how I have decided to move forward to close the loop.  

If you do decide to invest with what seems like a trustworthy sponsor the best way to do so is to start with a small amount of capital, observe performance, reporting, etc. and then increase your contribution on the next deal. 

Bailey, Did you decide on where to go after Stessa?

You can use this property to hedge any others that you add that may only cover themselves, or require supplement until they are paid off.HOWEVER, if you have decided that your goal is to use Real Estate as a stepping stone to build wealth by upgrading the property you hold each time (condo to house, house to 4-plex, 4-plex to 8 unit, etc) then I think you are right to sell now while you think the property is at the top of it's appreciation.It will be hard for anyone on BP to tell you what to do as we don't know your goal.You are right. 

If you ultimately decide to proceed with an LLC or any entity for that matter (particularly an entity that is a deed holder), the name you select can have unintended consequences: The entity name matters for bank paperwork, claims that are brought, lien filings, deed recordings etc.

And whatever is covered by section 8 is decided by them.

Me and my wife have decided to sell our first duplex deal after 4 years of holding it we have built over 250k of equity wow ! 

If you do decide on an area, please go visit and spend time in that area and get to really know it and the team you plan on working with before investing into it.

I would build a relationship with the person before you decide to partner.