It can sometimes make sense to have your LLC's in both your names anyway so that you can "strategically" explain to the tenant(s) that you are NOT the owner.  

A strategic means of getting into an investment is to evaluation which option works better.

Find the property, negotiate the contract, do the due diligence, develop the strategic business plan, bring in more experienced property managers and raise capital from investors like yourself (limited partner) to share in the profits.  

I've had several strategic sessions with @Natalie Kolodij and she "gets it".  

@Matt Souza, theres an additional advantage to holding properties as tenants in common from the strategic perspective of the 1031.  

Sorry, not nearly enough information to make a good strategic decision.

Now, this termite thing comes up and I feel as if it was a possible strategic plan to give me less time to react.

Welcome to BP Amy,That is excellent and it sounds like you bought these homes at a perfect time.Good luck and move forward strategically.

Rental rates in Provo/Orem for smaller places are currently surpassing SLC.https://www.uvu.edu/insteffect/docs/strategic-plan-for-managing-growth-2016-update.pdf

@Jared Skov I don't borrow against my 401K, instead I use my 401K for what it is, a strategic investment instrument.