Most people will find their site rather easily based on search terms but there's always a lot of consumer protection attorneys out there looking to make an easy buck.

Hi everyone - just bought my first rental property and I'm trying to figure out the best way to protect myself in case of any lawsuits.  

Hi wats the reason to have a llc for your real estate business wat does it do how does it protect you.

For the most part ALL Promissory Notes and their security instrument provide for the Mortgagee (or it's agents such as the Servicer) to Advance to preserve and protect their interests in the real property.  

This is definitely one of the keys to protecting your capital. 

Since hoarding is a protected disability, I must also be accommodating.  

The first time you step into some unknown substance you'll be grateful for the extra protection.  

The other thing is try and keep your personal name off the business entity(s) and have registered agent do the paperwork - this is more about asset protection than anything else.  

Oil tank/underground storage tank issues (UST) and Asbestos issues are no big deal as long as you protect yourself in your contract.

., and have professionals on your side to protect your interest.