This was done to protect senior citizens on fixed incomes from being forced to sell their homes due to unaffordable property tax increases.Since the passing of this amendment, all properties in Michigan have two property tax values associated with them:State Equalized Value (SEV): supposedly equal to 50% of the market value of a property, not based on recent sales price.Taxable Value: the SEV annually capped as long as there is not a transfer of ownership.City Assessors are charged with determining how much property values have changed each year.

Pay special attention to #4 and #5.An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

I would add research your state's creditor protection laws and think about keeping an open ended line of credit if you need to deploy capital later

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Alternatives to ConsiderIf you want to involve an entity for liability protection or other reasons, here are some potential approaches:Assume in Personal Name and Transfer to Entity:Assume the loan in your personal name and later transfer the property title to an entity.Important: Transferring title may violate the loan’s due-on-sale clause unless explicitly allowed by the lender.

Protecting yourself from any future issues will require a good understanding of the situation your house is in when you buy it.Tl;dr: crime here is relatively low, declining population numbers don't take students into account, properties are cheap, rents are high BUT be careful where you buy.This concludes my TED Talk, ha!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have the cost list for the classes but they state they are tailored to meAll together @ retail - $29,976 without Asset Protection/Entity Structuring - $17,976 Money School Essentials (Virtual 3 day plus 1 year recordings plus access to library)$1891PMC Premier - 1497/PMC Accelerator coaching -2997$5,494PMC RE Performance Bus Tour (12 week RE Coaching) - 7997/VIP Money Tank - 1297 (EACH)$10,591Asset Protection/Entity Structuring $12,000Success Team Tuition - $20,488 WITHOUT ASSET - $12,488 Money School Essentials( Live Virtual 3 day plus 1 year recordings and access to library)includedPMC Premier - 997/ PMC Accelerator coaching - 2497$3,494BUS TOUR/PMC RE 12 week on Demand - 6997Money Tank -2 TICKETS - 997 EACH$8,991API LAW (asset protection/entity/trust)$8,000-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This has all been over the phone or email. 

Buying a rental property through an LLC can offer liability protection and may make it easier to separate personal and business finances.

Benefits for Real Estate InvestorsLeverage for Growth: Use business credit to fund renovations, marketing, or even bridge financing, which keeps your personal capital available for other investments.Personal Credit Protection: Business credit utilization doesn’t appear on your personal credit report, avoiding hits to your personal score from high balances.Larger Loan Opportunities: Over time, established business credit unlocks higher limits and better terms for larger investments.Potential Challenges and TipsSlow Start: Building business credit takes time.

I'm looking at a duplex opportunity that says "Corporate tenant, PadSplit has a low-risk 2-year master lease that protects your investment and alleviates landlord headaches