i would consult with attorney and CPA for your specific scenario . the same thing may effect everyone differently pending their financial position 

My costs will be minimal.

We are now seeking advice on how to protect our assets while owning the properties in our own names, without incurring excessive costs that could lead to negative cash flow.We are open to exploring creative solutions that strike a balance between asset protection and financial stability.

Also, stop trying to charge tenants for the costs to maintain your own property.

Recently we've found seller(s) to be increasingly receptive to concessions of up to $20k towards buyer(s) closings costs.

Hello,Does anyone know if you can take a tax deduction for closing costs on the purchase of a rental property? 

There is no cost to you to do this.

The appraisal took 2-3 weeks to perform and the cost was just under $5k.

I was wondering anyone had any suggestions on ways to monetize those 2 acres without a huge up front cost?

Is there money in building and selling individual properties as GC if you factor in holding cost, etc?