You risk losing your protection if you do. 

It does add an additional layer of protection, but it also adds an additional amount of work.

I would agree with Tim on my first property I just purchased it in my name and got a good liability policy to protect myself.

Raise rents andbuild to protect market.Interestrates- let's say 4%, I can only see them going up.Supply Chain- Steel from China is fighting to get through the same ships and portsalong with toys.CargoContainers- You can’t buy a used container now.

Do you have someone with an expertise that is willing to share, ie: Flipper, buy and hold, probates, expired listing, etc. that can be a draw for your company? 

I understand I need to include a $$ amount, but what kind of contingencies do people include to protect the buyer if it is accepted?

Can anyone advise on if these are what other investors are doing, or if there is a tried and true best method for asset protection and privacy in NC.

I have had up to 10 SFR w/o going to any LLC to protect liability.

If he has an expertise you need, engage him for that project then terminate the relationship and seek return of the unused retainer.

This protects LP's downside as they have recourse to the property in case the deal falls apart and they get paid before you do since they're debt.