The answer depends on so many factors including but not limited to: age, risk tolerance, job type, job income, job stability, long-term goals, education, type of market you will invest in, current savings rate, cash reserves, etc, etc. 

@Son D.Yes, however the deduction may be limited. 

I guess the skies the limit.5.

And my need for a no doc would limit my pool of alternatives. 

If a property is owned by an LLC, and let’s say someone decides to sue for damages due to an injury on the property, they go after the insurance (important to have) and any assets under the LLC - Liability is limited to the business when you have this type of set up.

In some areas, particularly the West End, this proposal could limit the revitalization of the area by keeping tourism dollars away...IMHO. 

FHA Loan Limits in my area are $829,350.00 for 4 units and $629,350 for 3 units.

Since I purchased properties before creating a limited liability company.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.KevinHow can you have a Limited partnership(LP) just by your self? 

@Alina Trigub in your experience, would you need a securities attorney specifically if you were the General Partner managing you Limited Partners money?