The following details matter when asking this question and you didn't provide them: Level of participationREPS or notType of property (short-term, long-term)Since you didn't provide them, it look Austin Cheatham answered the question assuming long-term, and didn't take the other factors into consideration.

That being said life isn't black and white if its keeping you up at night don't do it but I think you will be surprised at how easy and not scary it is once you pull the trigger.

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This is more common that you might think.They do not take into consideration the costs borne by the investor associated with the transaction such as: closing costs, carrying costs, finance costs, exit costs, etc.They are trying to hit a homerun on every deal and not leaving enough "meat on the bone" for the next person. 

On the other hand, I could hold on to the property with the thought that I can handle the expenses of keeping it, while continuing to pay off considerable equity and gaining appreciation for each year I hold on to the property.I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on what is the best option, as I have been having trouble making a decision given my limited knowledge and experience. 

Depreciation recapture is triggered when a property is sold, requiring the investor to pay taxes on the portion of gain attributed to previously claimed depreciation deductions.

Today, a considerably larger fraction world-wide, even in the EU, measure it in USD.3. paranoia over hackingYes.

Depending on the lender, you can/should tell them upfront so they can document the LLC in the file so you are sure not to have a due upon sale clause triggered when/if you do transfer into your LLC. #2.

However investing in DIRECT real estate investments differs considerably from investing in mutual funds, index funds, bonds, money market and REITs that most investors are familiar with.  

I would suggest anyone considering web developer to build a site to take this crucial factor into consideration.