You could also explain that you really need the tax benefits that real estate depreciation can provide (up to 25K offset to ordinary income), whereas interest income from a loan would be at your highest tax bracket. 

Essentially, at the beginning of your investing career, your exposure is relatively low and therefore the benefits of putting properties in your own name will likely outweigh the liability protection the LLCs give you.As always though, it's best to consult with an attorney and CPA who can advise on your specific situation.

There are proven benefits and I think it is insane that we deny people marijuana in a case like this, yet doctors prescribe highly addictive pain killers like they are selling popcorn at a movie theater.

I think if you are going to spend the time and money why not get the benefit.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

THAT'S how you will get the most benefit from seasoned advisers.

Again, that's what should happen, w/o having the benefit of having read the documentation.

Hey, I am kind of in the same boat, mid 20s getting my RE licence to help with my investing, I was looking at RedFin they have this cool program called RAD where they train you while you make salary and full benefits, might be worth checking out.Cheers!

I am grateful for my experience and wanted to share it with someone who might always give someone the benefit of the doubt; but who also just needs to be careful.

Once my 1 year is up, i will rent the whole house out and use my va loan again on another property and keep this going until i have used up all my va benefits ($417k).