Next I would focus on getting a more powerful lease that will protect you, the standard NJ realtors lease is very weak.

When we had our granite countertop installed the installers put sticky plastic down to “protect” the floors, and when it was removed it ripped the clear coat clean off in the areas my daughter had been playing with the air pockets.

There is some room in the East but it quickly gets environmentally harsh and has Imperial county.I have never been to Columbus (I have been to Dayton - Columbus would be highest on my Ohio cities to visit). 

The number above on the rehab might be reasonable but maybe not so if you are close on numbers then don't forget you are protected in your "option period" with a standard Texas REC contract.  

Dissolve the LLC since LLC's do not provide you with protection.

Lenders often have no control over appraisal, which is intentional to protect the bank or to meet underwriting requirements.

Every month I stash a little more away to protect my self, the asset, and the tenants living there should something break.

We have a piece about LLC 101 - https://www.simplifyllc.com/ll...In general, as Dave said, the asset protection is definitely something to consider.

No handle, just your name unless your in witness protection program. 

So it seems like it’s mostly for their protection which is still good.