Without knowing your transaction history I stand by what I said.

And you're right, it moves fast when the value-creation chain is created on both sides of the transaction.

This means that sometimes the insurance will be higher than you would think it would be or need to be but be warned; insurance is a "get what you pay for" type of transaction.

For this protection to be effective, it’s crucial to keep your finances entirely separate from the LLC’s finances.

It’s a bit intimidating since it’s outside my usual scope of business, but I’m committed to taking the time to learn how to be an effective landlord.

@Hamidou Keita I would recommend if duplexes are limited if you can get a 4-5 bedroom house and either rent by room for house hack or splitting a big house into 2 and adding a kitchenette and separate entrance as a more cost effective ROI option 

Direct communication with the builder has been the most effective method in my experience.

It is not a transaction.

.- there are ways to never pay tax on gains (1031, owe until death, etc)- cost segregation can in effect have RE acquired at no cost- sweat equity can produce additional return.  

They can offer tailored strategies to help manage your rentals and carpentry business effectively.