We had two others installed later to divert water from coming downslope into our yard to protect a drain in front of the garage.

Short-term rentals require adherence to specific ordinances, and forming an LLC offers liability protection but incurs California’s annual franchise tax.

They are a great tool for asset protection (when you have assets to protect), but they are by no means the end all be all of liability mitigation.

I’d love to hear about environmental assessments, soil tests, and any other pre-development evaluations

I own an investment property in Austin and plan to acquire another by year-end. Seeking expert guidance on optimal structuring options:
1. What are the pros and cons of using a Land Trust versus an LLC for investment...

Some sellers may not care and those that are in protected class's IE non english or simply not educated might still get taken advantage of..

Option A (continue renting) offers stable, inflation-protected income and potential appreciation, but managing the property may impact your retirement comfort.

@Charlie Martin Buying under an LLC offers liability protection and separates business finances, but it can complicate financing with higher rates and stricter terms, and lenders may still require a personal guarantee, impacting your DTI.For your first property, consider purchasing in your personal name for better loan terms and transferring it to an LLC later if needed, while using strong umbrella insurance to mitigate risk.

(We do not know if conventional rates or DSCR rates will be better for you once your rehab is completed, so best to protect both options). 

Adds a layer of comfort and protection to the mattress.$69.99 eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Powered - https://www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Continuous-Resolution-C...We did buy these for the rental but I haven't installed them.