There are some types of trusts that bring a lot of protection, but you generally lose control of your assets and they are managed by someone else. 

Where the rest of the world converted to cash, he pressed into assets.

Their zero gravity product is extremely attractive - they loan 96% LTC! 

Every day is about finding ways to stay productive—reading, strategizing, networking, and setting myself up for the next opportunity.I know I’m not alone in this.

However, there’s an entire industry dedicated to financing real estate investors and business owners without relying on W-2 incomeIf your business is outside of real estate, there are bank statement loans or asset-based loans that consider your overall financial picture rather than just W-2 income.

This is a win/win for me because although yes I have to get an appraisal it also offers me some validation in the asset value of my portfolio  (i.e. albeit I am not a huge fan of the process and think its worthless but it is something that is professionally done).I spoke to quite a few credit unions none of which were interested in loaning to LLC.

build it instead of buying it. especially in the 5-50 range you are going to get garbage that's 80-120 years old in c neighborhoods. i can find land in almost any zip code and make the numbers work in columbus. or partner on a project locally. just my 2 cents but build to rent is much stronger right now in my opinion in columbus than buying existing assets 

I'll call you in the morning to talk about your loan product options.Thanks!

To protect assets while maintaining tax benefits, you might consider an umbrella insurance policy in addition to the LLC structure.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Denver McClure Curious to get your thoughts here as I know you have some products