I retained 100% equity stake and still had enough for cashflow using 90% OPM.

I met with the attorney the judge so strongly suggested the next day and paid a cash retainer up front according to his demand.   

In the mean time you can put the property in a trust with retained powers and save both in gift tax and capital gains tax.

You call and tell them you need to file a claim Mrs Bad Choices sideswiped a parked car and hit your retaining wall. 

And then there is the BRRRR strategy where instead of selling to get the added value one refinances with the bank retains the difference.My goal is to supplement my retirement with income from rentals.

LESSOR/LANDLORD strongly recommends that LESSEE/TENANT purchase at LESSEE/TENANT’S expense an insurance policy commonly known as a “Renter’s Insurance Policy” on behalf of and to help protect any of the LESSEE/TENANT’S furnishings or possessions from theft, damage, or any other unwanted occurrence.It is also hereby agreed that after departure from premises, the LESSOR/LANDLORD is not responsible for any LESSEE/TENANT’S possessions, and LESSEE/TENANT waives claim for damages suffered.LESSEE/TENANT also agrees not to remove or attempt to remove any personal property on the premises while there remains unpaid any portion of the rent, whether due or to become due; but if any attempt is made to remove any of the personal property referred to, the LESSOR/LANDLORD shall be authorized and empowered to seize and retain such property until he is fully paid for such rent as is or shall become due under the terms of this lease.

Does it actually detain or retain water?  

They also want arm and a leg retainers fee for SEO and frankly the results are disappointing.

While you need to keep their rent close to the market value, retaining a good tenant at a slightly below market rent is beneficial to both parties.Best of luck,John

To retain good financing and also hold on to the lability protection of the LLC you can purchase in your own name, then place the property into a land trust, assigning the LLC as the beneficiary.