Here is an example with some figures:My LLC total investment = $204,000Partner LLC total investment = $196,000Value of project when complete = $500,000Each LLC value afterwards = $255,000 / $249,000The plan was for me personally to go get the refinance loan because the terms are so much stronger than if I went portfolio with the LLC.Loan total = $300,000 (keeping at 60% or under of value for best terms from the bank)Partner LLC payout = $249,000My LLC payout = $51,000In this scenario, I am struggling to see how to get the remaining equity in the project into my personal name? 

I'm also seeing lots of homes for sale that were used as Airbnbs, so I'm wondering if that along with these numbers may indicate it's an overly saturated market, and if these are signs that maybe I should keep searching for a stronger market, or just a property that cash flows given the average annual revenue?

To answer your question the best I can:✅ Resale Value: Being in an AE zone can reduce your buyer pool since some lenders require flood insurance, but properties that have never flooded (even after a major storm like Hurricane Milton) hold stronger appeal.

The frustrations you are facing now will help you grow stronger as an investor.Keep pushing forward.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.

IMHO there are stronger, less saturated markets in FL. 

Hey Saul, Those are both good markets, I do feel stronger about Phoenix but I am a little biased living here. 

But your returns will likely be stronger in New Orleans over Baton Rouge. 

The deeper your market knowledge, the stronger your relationships with agents, contractors, and lenders, and the better your deals will get over time.

have worked with have found that the appreciation for the last few years have been stronger when they go with a new construction investment.