You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

You didn’t mention the property or deal specifics, but for many deals in the recent years, there have been amazing and unusual gains due to multiple unnatural circumstances.

May I ask why you are specifically looking for smaller deals? 

In light of this, I have been exploring the possibility of pursuing creative finance options, specifically seller finance deals, as a potential means to achieve my goals.

Let me know if you have specific questions and good luck in your search. 

Big welcome.. do you have a specific neighborhood in mind, or are you still exploring?

You can use a tool like AirDNA to get estimates of property performance in your specific market and with your typical size and configuration of home.

Consider defining clear roles, ownership percentages, and responsibilities upfront, and ensure you’re protected if the partnership doesn’t work out.Since you already own properties, it might be worth consulting a CPA who specializes in real estate for advice on tax strategies specific to your situation.

The specifics of your situation will determine where you might need to fall on that spectrum of holding period.

@Tanya Maslach "I came away with several neighborhoods in Ohio"Ohio is on my radar for MTR, specifically rural areas in Columbus/Akron/Cleveland.