There is statutory, and Fannie/Freddie guidelines, that explicitly exempt these transfers from being subject to the Due On Sale Clause...asset protection/estate planning purposes are covered.Why Use LLC when an Umbrella Policy Does the Same?

The Rentastic (and other RE focused systems) do seem way more simple, and user friendly than QBO.

Low barrier to entry, low taxes, landlord friendly, some amazing class A and B suburbs and a strong urban core. 

:) Would love to make some connections/friends here! 

This is not yoursituation, but just to walk through the different thought processesin Holding/Selling that a friend of mine is going through.Helped my friend getinto the Self Storage business and walked him through the wholeprocess from evaluating the market, selecting a site, developing thesite, systems, financing, insurance, etc.

How many real estate investor friends do you have? 

I would advise finding an investor friendly realtor when you choose a market.

In my market, which is a fairly economical place to build, I am friends with full time builders that are in their properties about $150k/door for construction level finishes.  

My realtor/contractor/friend agreed to show them to me.

I am remembering a lawyer friend advising her parents on land issues.