Let's break down the pros and cons of each approach:Forming an LLC in the State Where the Property is Located:Pros:Compliance with Local Laws: Establishing an LLC in the state where the property is situated ensures compliance with local regulations and laws specific to that jurisdiction.Legal Clarity: It provides clear legal jurisdiction and may simplify any legal proceedings related to the property in that state.Perception: Operating with a local LLC may give tenants and local authorities confidence in your commitment to the community.Cons:Additional Costs: Setting up and maintaining an LLC in another state means incurring additional registration fees, taxes, and possibly hiring local legal counsel.Administrative Burden: Managing multiple LLCs across different states adds complexity to your administrative workload, including extra paperwork and compliance requirements.Tax Implications: You may face tax obligations in both the state where the property is located and your home state, potentially leading to double taxation or complexities in tax filings.Managing Through Home State LLC:Pros:Simplified Management: Handling all properties under a single LLC streamlines administrative tasks, reducing paperwork and simplifying tax filings.Cost Savings: Avoiding the need to establish multiple LLCs in different states saves on registration fees, legal expenses, and ongoing maintenance costs.Consistency: Uniformity in management practices and legal structures may contribute to efficiency and ease of operation across your real estate portfolio.Cons:Legal Exposure: Operating out-of-state properties under a home state LLC may expose your personal assets to the laws and liabilities of the other state, potentially diminishing the liability protection the LLC offers.Compliance Challenges: You'll need to ensure your home state LLC meets the legal requirements for conducting business in other states, which could involve additional filings and fees.Perception and Credibility: Some tenants or local stakeholders may prefer dealing with a landlord who has a local presence, which could impact your reputation or relationships in the community.Ultimately, the decision depends on your specific circumstances, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.

Given your situation, both flipping homes and purchasing rental properties have their merits, but they also come with distinct challenges.

To me there is a distinct difference between the two. 

It will depend on the other businesses, investments, personal and financial circumstances specific to you.

Do not, under any circumstance, count on appreciation to make up for smaller than expected potential profit.

@Andreas Mirza There are two distinct NPN markets in Chicago, residential and commercial.

Hey Gerard,I have started working at a Private/Hard Lender and you seem to have a suitable circumstance to chat.

It took a lot of Botox injections first.]If you’d like something to worry about for your circumstances - because all you have provided to us is: “The tenant broke the lease and moved out…” - consider this AZ law: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01370.htmAn advice that probably does not need to be stated here, but still: Depending on the facts of your circumstances, I wouldn’t comment on whether you complied with this law, which I also assume is currently in force - this is a public forum, and you shouldn’t volunteer potentially-damaging information to the other side.And, again: None of the above is legal advice, as I am not a lawyer.

It's a facts and circumstances based analysis and documentation is key.The general theme of this thread dealt with the former, not the latter. 

A multifamily deal is a resilient, recession-proof gold mine because rents tend to increase regardless of economic circumstances, there will always be more people than places to live, PERIOD.