Setting it up as an LLC could also help keep things clear and organized.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

However, since interest rates jumped up in 2022, new construction starts have dropped a ton in the area, so within the next 1-3 years the amount of new supply coming into the market will drop a ton, and we should see demand outpace supply again and start seeing organic rent growth come back. 2015-2022 you would see 3-10% organic rent growth per year depending on the property and submarket. 

It seems your objectives are to save on taxes and protect yourself....but none of what you propose accomplishes either of those objectives.  

Keep in mind they will also spend far more time raising capital and diverting their attention outside of managing the investment which is adverse to your objectives.  

But it could still provide better organization and protection.

Even though pricing was a lot less expensive back then, you hear the same objection as you do today: Where do I get the money for the downpayment?

I know, shouting out a different organization on their own page but they provide a very swift and understandable process for anything you may need help with.  

I see story after story of people being upside down and having to sell at a loss because they chased the shiny object without enough due diligence.