Setting up an LLC is an unnecessary step.

I often break it down into the "five pillars" of protecting your assets.1st pillar is avoiding unnecessary and risky activities (don't drink and drive, insurance generally won’t cover your poor decisions) and take good care of your investments - these simple steps will help you prevent lawsuits before they even occur.2nd pillar is a good insurance policy as that cover the majority of your exposure.

How many of J Scott's threads on Sarah Palin are obnoxious and completely unnecessary?"

That might be a hands and knees exercise, but will save you unnecessary labor and expenses.

The point is that even if you are doing everything legally, a complaint to the licensing board can cost you unnecessary legal fees and time.

You are incurring unnecessary expense (although a small one) to keep the LLC open when it's not needed.

They made me do some BS repairs on my duplex in NE that were completely unnecessary and kind of took away from the original design of the house.  

You have time to do your homework and avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Otherwise, you might lose some unnecessary time. 

Also, the “jimmy” is unnecessary.