Does it make more sense for someone like me with a w-2 job that I enjoy to just invest in funds?

LLC is more based on protecting personal assets from business liability.

Hi David,(1) I don't have much to invest ($280-$350k) and would want to diversify across different properties anyway (some DSTs are diversified, and I can probably pick up three different DSTs with my proceeds);(2) no direct participation in managing properties (tired of it);(3) illiquidity is not an issue (looking for a 7-10 or longer horizon, will need some cash 8-20 years down the road to fund the kids' college);(4) prefer paper investments in general, would be able to hedge declines in the real estate market with financial instruments (have a Ph.D. in finance and a CFA designation, but a newbie to RE exchanges).

I don't have personal experience with it though. 

Have had it happen in personal houses before, it was usually due to humidity in cities with high, high humidity. 

If this area interests you @Angelo Proto, he would be a great person to reach out to.

Best,Eugene NilusProviding Funding for Fix and Flip | Transactional | EMD

The seller needed to sell quickly due to personal reasons, which allowed us to negotiate favorable terms.

:-pI don't think it would be worth it, personally, unless your end goal was to relocate to Spain.

I personally want to get the highest appraisal possible.