More so just heard that if you transfer title into LLC it can “uncap” the property and cause a new tax assessment the following year and raise your future tax expense.

You can package the property into a perform note You’ll be able to raise private and or commercial money through the note 

What are standard terms and conditions when raising capital from investors for a real estate investment?  

from an insurance standpoint it would probably dramatically raise your insurance costs as treehouses are normally looked at as a huge liability for injury.  

I have an opportunity to raise capital with a private individual at a flat interest-only rate as a way to reduce interest charges and eliminate origination and service fees.

Interesting article about “Squatters’ Rights” in California; how they originated and their intended purpose vs. how they are currently being taken advantage of.California's Squatter's Enable Tenancy Rights After Just 30 Days, Raising Concerns Among Property Owners About Housing Security

I'll pass.Very rookie question for you, @Patrick Roberts and everyone else here: I thought that post-Dodd-Frank, the barrier for mortgage lender accreditation/licensing was essentially raised to a point that HML’s and private lenders were effectively iced out of securing loans with a mortgage or DOT.

You raise an excellent point, and it's something a lot of people are starting to recognize as more short-term rentals flood the market.

Raised rents

I see many sponsors raise more than the property is worth.