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In real estate (and probably other industries) this is referred to as a Single Purpose Entity, and it's usually a smart move.

The MTR industry has bit of a pull back but if you are priced well and your tenants are not putting much out for a SD than maybe look at the property features then.

More so than industry norms, the tenants expectations will be based on what is currently in place.

I have private money family friend who wants to fund multiple investments and since I come from the construction industry they are confident in my ability to rehab properties.

Weak agents are washing out of the industry.

These areas offer a mix of renovated bungalows, new construction, and industrial conversions, with increased demand from young professionals.

This is why it is important to have appropriate insurance and even more importantly making sure your actions are not listed under exclusions in coverage. 

Your only real question here is how much additional equity can you earn before you sell before the rate resets and before you lose your capital gains exclusion, versus the opportunity costs if you sold and cashed out now.

Industrial, commercial with special use or mixed use2.