Despite diligently analyzing Zillow and MLS properties, viable options seem limited.

I do think the contractor who came in person seems like a trustworthy guy but it’s the first time I met him.Lastly, should I be the one to provide a contractor agreement for them to sign before getting this work done?

It also depends on if your itemized tax is higher than standard deduction for you to write off your real estate taxes...Bottom line, talk to your CPA on this since this seems more like a tax question than an asset protection question.

I've never gotten more snail mail in my life (mortgage statements, bank statements, invoices, etc.) and it seems like every time we turn it to "paperless" options, the mortgage is sold and then I get all new mailed statements to turn off again.

Seems like there is blood in the water?

.- It seems like you already sold the shares, is this the case? 

They were listed as an operating STR with furnishings included and seemed to be based on a multiplier of past revenue.

It seems to me that you're looking for a building where you will have zero risk since you are comparing the buildings you've reviewed thus far to new construction. 

Seems simple if they don't want to sign, then this tells you the problems you're likely to face in the future. 

Hi everyone,I've searched the archives but can't find an answer to what seems would be a common item -  For residential leases where you have an LLC that owns the property and another LLC that manages that property, takes rent, does repairs etc., how do you structure the lease agreement.