We run chief architect and archicad, and having measurements that we have to then double enter is counterproductive. 

Your post is confusing, as a PM typically does not enter the picture until after you own the property.  

They do not automatically and completely shield an individual from liability.

I'm doing something very similar to this now with a trusted individual who has the money.

Any business related expense that is allowed for a rental activity operating within an LLC is also allowed for the individual who owns and operates the rentals in his/her own name.  

They failed to attract the really great developers and commercial real estate pros that are needed to successful manage a project with complicated and relatively expensive financing solutions - these developers weren't crowdfunding in many cases until AFTER they had raised some private money, gotten some commercial loans, invested personally, and THEN raised the last chunk through the crowd.It is therefore my opinion that the opportunity to enter this particular niche of crowdfunding will be difficult for new entrants.Instead, it seems that crowdfunding portals are having much more success financing DEBT for real estate deals.

I have been in real estate since 2003 looking to network with like minded individuals to help me grow my business.

I work for a fee-based management company overseeing institutional investor assets, this one in particular is 650+ individually leased bedrooms with all the trimmings.

Individually.Are the tax benefits same for rental properties held individually vs. in an LLC.Is umbrella insurance recommended for individually held rental properties.Does the umbrella insurance give the same liability protection that LLC's have.

@Antonio Coleman Excited to be joining a great group of individuals on this site!