Me, my business partner, our LLC, a newly created trust, something else, does it matter?

My search comes across some very attractive newly remodled homes.

:) )  Also, I enjoy being hands-on at first to make sure when I launch my rental it's in its best possible form - but I recognize that's not a necessity.I suppose I could also look at a larger down payment and an eye to refinancing if rates stay low, or borrow on the built-in equity later... 

Currently, I am learning what I can about RE investing, learning nearby markets, reading Brandon's recommended books on investing in real estate and buying houses with no money down (just started reading, actually).Until recently, I've been working full time job (I am the tax guy), but was laid off less than two weeks ago when the newly hired CFO decided to outsource my job!

The location is ideal, newly built objects go for EUR 4.000+ per m².

I am also launching a podcast on the topic: The Commercial Real Estate podcast.

I am in the process of buying my first MFR duplex for $569k- newly renovated.

However, if I assume a 10 year holding period only and not account for these items, obviously assuming I buy a newly renovated property, the returns look better. 

In regards to the poster above's suggestion in forming an LLC.Commercial/portfolio lenders will not lend to a newly formed LLC where the LLC member has little to no experience in real estate without a guarantee from the LLC Member.

Asking 80% of asking is probably a waste of his time if the property is newly listed.