We just have to layer sometimes.Why we invested in Chicago- We were investing around the country and Chicago became our base because it's a transportation hub.

@Remington Lyman shoot me a PM an I can give you a bookmark...we use esri/arc GIS, so we've built in quite a few layers that may be helpful. 

I have been focusing mainly on direct mail based on a driving for dollars list, then layering in a high equity list in the same area as the D4D list.

Focus on getting assets/real estate and worry about protection after you have something to lose- pay your insurance to begin with and it will become obvious when you need to add other layers of protection. you will be able to spread the cost over several assets. 

A good one will be doing an initial layer of vetting of the provider and can provide leverage in protecting the investor's interest, as well as being market agnostic (ie: choosing best for current analysis).  

Its just another layer of protection, but its not perfect. 

(Beds) Michigan’s governor is already using prisoners and prison factories to produce masks and medical suppliesMichigan has produced over 1.25 billion barrels of oil and more than seven trillion feet of natural gas since the discovery of the Saginaw Field in August 1925. ...Michigan has more than 14,000 producing wells of oil and natural gas. 

They should be able to start with that to get paint and masking materials.

Usually they offer one or two year rent guarantee, I guess that is quite attractive when you don't know the city.Baltimore has multiple layers of properties and if you truly invest in mid range (not like those turnkey companies mid range) you should be fine but I assume you bought in a bad neighborhood, paid top dollar and later realized you made a mistake which is a very common story with a lot of people who invest with turnkey providers.As a Baltimore investor I can say that it is not just the city, it is the company and investors who wants to make the big buck by investing 100K or less.I hope you find better deals in the future and you should definitely reach local investors in Bigger pockets to double check.

The LLC is a good choice if you ever want to bring in a partner and it does provide another layer of protection.