For example, the listing agent owes loyalty to the seller....if you pop up and want to buy the multi-family unit, who do you think the listing agent will "protect the interests of" most?  

This deal should have a title co/lawyer involved to make sure both parties are best protected and they will have one or a lead on one.  

On top of this, I always structure contracts on larger jobs to protect me.

Take some time, review it, make sure there is language that protects you if you want to back out of the contract early or specifies who pays for any unnecessary damages to your property during construction.Network with like-minded investors, ask for referrals!

This can also protect yourself by not overleveraging too much too quickly if worried about a looming correction. 

1031 is a great vehicle, make sure you read all you can on it, know the rules backwards and forwards - no one cares more about your finances than you do - so gather as much info as you can so that way you can protect yourself.  

@Caleb Brown So here's a rundown of the basics of how the VA home loan works...When you go to get a conventional mortgage, typically lenders want you to put 20% down which will enable you to avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI) which protects the lender in case you default.  

If you want better protection then have your LLC be the beneficiary and the owner of your LLC be your living trust.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Most banks tell me i need to purchase the property under my name and not under a LLC was wondering if i opened a series LLC how can i incorporate it from liability protection and taxes?