A multifamily investor may or may not be there but someone will likely know who the local players are

I know of many other people who do it under their own name, I prefer the protection of the llc.

That said, my marriage has been on shaky ground and while I’m hopeful that we will continue to work things out, I’d like to continue to protect my (sizeable) proceeds from the first property as a separate asset in the event that things do go south. 

It's not a lie and it will help you protect you from feeling like the bad guy.But in all honesty, the best practice is to learn to stand up for yourself.

I watched an episode where Brandon made such a scenario work... earn the seller's trust that they'd not be wasting their time and yet keep yourself protected by submitting provocative offer 'subject to inspection'.

and This probaby goes without saysing,  that you're acting as a PM under the protection of an LLC?

And some real estate contracts don’t even have attorney protections within them.

Why wouldn't you get your own agent when it costs you nothing and protects your best interests?

This protects against a situation where someone tries to take the money for other purposes.

This is why the mortgage contract needs to be reviewed by an attorney to protect the seller and you.https://apps.irs.gov/app/pickl...Personally if I was doing the deal, I would just pay cash for a $30K purchase to eliminate having to deal with a mortgage contract, the seller and a lien on the property.