I am from North Carolina but manage my current rental arbitrage properties in Medellin, Colombia & Rio de Janeiro Brazil.Now, I am looking to start buying real estate - likely in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina where I am from, but also open to new markets.I stretched myself very thin on my arbitrage business, so my cash is very low. 

@Carter Buckingham Definitely check with the park manager and/or owner to see if this can be done there, if you decide to go this route if purchasing mobile homes in a community. 

For those of you that are running a hybrid STR/MTR model, do you have TWO separate listings on Airbnb, one that is STR and another MTR or are you using tools to manage your calendar? 

They will have for these new projects their own property management arm, an insurance option as well i'm told.   

I'm rereading Brandon's book on Managing rental properties and he mentions that you need to give everyone an opportunity to apply, even if they don't meet the minimum criteria you have set.

I currently just have a 2-door honda that I will use for business travel/managing the rental.

I was wondering if anyone here has managed to do a new construction BRRRR in the more expensive states.

To mitigate this risk without using an LLC, consider:Umbrella Insurance: This provides additional liability coverage beyond your standard homeowners insurance.Equity Stripping: This involves placing a lien on the property to make it less attractive to potential creditors.Land Trusts: These can provide some anonymity and protection while allowing you to maintain personal ownership.Insurance:Ensure you have comprehensive insurance coverage, including:Property insuranceLiability insuranceFlood insurance (especially important in Florida)Loss of income insuranceLegal Structures:While you've decided against using an LLC, consider consulting with a local attorney specializing in real estate investments to explore other potential legal structures that might offer protection without the tax implications you're trying to avoid.Property Management:Given that you're based in Europe, consider hiring a professional property management company to handle day-to-day operations, tenant screening, and maintenance issues.Market Research:Thoroughly research the specific areas in Florida where you plan to invest.

Direct Control: Managing the project yourself gives you direct control over every aspect, from selecting materials to scheduling subcontractors, ensuring that your vision is accurately 3.Learning Experience: Taking on the role of a GC can be a valuable learning experience, providing insight into the construction process and improving your skills for future projects.4.

This is privately arranged property management.