My business/legal adviser recommended this. 

Texas is one of the most landlord-friendly states, but proper asset protection is still essential to avoid legal and financial risks.Do You Need an LLC to Rent a Property in San Antonio?

However, they are full of legal jargon most landlords/tenants can't understand and they miss a lot of things an experienced landlord would recommend.If you have a landlord association, join them and start with their product.

The tenant has no legal footing, and an eviction is happening whether they like it or not.

And specifically, any singular SubTo can be prosecuted at any time at the federal or state level if not done legally and properly.

@Shimira Greene, aside from lawful/legal possession issues, things are a little scary right now after the Equivest decision.

This is the most common mistake I see investor clients make in this market because there is a huge difference between legal residence and non-legal residence taxes.

Much easier to getting paid on the lending side legally. 

For me, the biggest advantage is legal compliance and risk mitigation.

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.