You could explore a partnership or JV structure - same end result but less costs.

Finally, with the use of Trusts while establishing these structures you can add a level of anonymity by removing your name from public record.When you ask that question it would probably be best to sit down with an experienced attorney and have them walk you through your personal exposure.

It probably does not really "save" on taxes in a tax-deferred structure, but would allow you through the benefits of tax-deferral to mushroom that income to a larger amount over time. 

Can it be structured so that they receive benefits from appreciation, etc?

If that's an accurate quote and a structural engineer confirmed it was necessary, I would recommend you plugging it into the calculator as repair costs and see how big of an impact it has on your projections.

Hi all,For those investing in trust deeds or private lending in an LLC structure, do you place an insurance policy on the LLC? 

OR tell him the property is already sold, and maybe just structure the whole thing as if he has no choice really, it's all just "After-the-fact" Stuff...?

One issue will be if you are buying a townhome or condo in those areas, most are legally structured as condo's and FHA has restrictions on condos will limit the developments you can purchase into the ones they have already approved. 

Zillow has no idea if you just did a $200k renovation or if it's structural unsound.

Fairly common structure that has been discussed on the BP podcast many times.