If our LLC saves one law suit based on appearance then that is bonus as our LLC is not structured to provide real asset protection.In summary, do your research on what is required to have the LLC provide asset protection (such as having the properties owned by the LLC and issues purchasing non-commercial in an LLC and risk to loan in transferring a property to an LLC) as well as the CA requirements limits on the use of OOS LLCs.Good luck

I typically budget $100-120/unit/month for general maintenance (depending upon age & condition of the structure), and 8% for vacancy (which I find to be on the conservative side).

Have you ever hired a lawyer to help structure complex transactions or seller financing (e.g., rent to own)?

Oh, this is for direct mail marketing, tho feel free to share methods of tracking for other marketing methods.

Often that is with the new loan being a first (structured like I described), but not always.

What method do you use, (or tools/software), to "archive" market trends to ultimately have your own "database" to draw market insight from. 

Hey guys- not sure this is the ideal forum for this- but was the best I could think of.Due Monday is a proposal for the budget/rehab plan for a 5plex I am buying.  We are using a rehab loan.  I've got all my data and ...

I’m looking for feedback on a tried and tested method to undertake in my entrance strategy into the market.

At the same time, a degree in architecture could give you an advantage in understanding structural quality/integrity when analyzing properties. 

This sneak attack method works to get a lease and your ESA pitbull in.