Take time to brainstorm your long-term goals and define your financial objectives.I would be delighted to link up with you if you are contemplating investments in the Midwest, specifically in Kansas City.Wishing you the best of luck as you embark on this new journey.

Do not rely on it for legal advice.

However, you missed the specifics of the question: it was not about just rental losses, but losses transferred to you via K-1 as a passive investor in a syndication.

It is landlord-friendly, and specific pockets have gone upwards of 2-4x in the last 5-10 years.

Ultimately, legal protection by putting your duplex into an LLC has always been something that has been touted by attorneys, but most investors I have worked with have not gone that route.

Are there any legal issues in California against asking tenant to leave when lease expires. 

Legal contracts should be in the name of the legal owner.

Specifically CoC returns and IRR. 

.- Can help finding, or being, the property manager.Time and expertise are my largest constraints.Capital and motivation to put that capital to work and my best assets for this specific scenario.This can be a great relationship leading to dozens of deals if we do it right.However, I do not know where to go.Please help.

But it really depends on your specific situation, and your goals for investing in real estate.