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Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

My small 10% return is now diminishing every day you hold on to it. 

@Sridhar D. that's a strange reason unless the tenant needs to fix their credit or save up for a down payment to qualify for a mortgage.If so, I wouldn't hold my breath that they will perform.

I saw a BP post which recommended a simplistic approach of  one LLC for operations and one Series LLC for asset holding, however it seems NC doesnt allow Series LLCWhat are my options and what are pros/cons?

my goal is to hold as many properties as I can.Thanks in advance!

Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment.

A customized plan that supports your objectives can be created with the assistance of a financial adviser or real estate specialist.Good luck!

Going Direct to the listing agent: If the purchase is low risk, such as a house less than 10 years old in a neighborhood I'm familiar with, and it aligns with an investment strategy I've used multiple times before (like short-term rental, buy and hold, or flipping), then yes, I would consider going direct to the listing agent.

And can your market support seller concessions?