I have a client that is looking to set up a living trust and some LLC's for their business and investing as well as asset protection.

Two separate issue here.1) FNMA & LLC’S: FNMA allows transfer of deed to LLC if mortgage originated after June 1, 2016 and original borrower owns a majority interest in the LLC and any 12 months of owner-occupancy is first met. https://servicing-guide.fanniemae.com/THE-SERVICING-GUIDE/Part-D-Providing-Solutions-to-a-Borrower/Subpart-D1-Assisting-the-Borrower-with-Property-Related/Chapter-D1-4-Transfers-of-Ownership/Section-D1-4-1-Information-Relating-to-Transfers-of-Owner/D1-4-1-02-Allowable-Exemptions-Due-to-the-Type-of-Transfer/1041300841/D1-4-1-02-Allowable-Exemptions-Due-to-the-Type-of-Transfer-09-09-2020.htmSo, call your loan servicer to find out if FNMA owns your loan.2) Who Goes Where on a LeaseMost states require a lease to identify the owner of a leased property, whether a person, trust, LLC, IRA, etc.Landlord = Lord of the Land = Owner (in your, case you!)

There is a lot you can ask, just build a relationship with one that you can trust that is for your best interest and will work towards your goals.

I'd like to do my first deal in my market (SE Washington, specifically the Tri Cities) to gain the trust of my wife, but otherwise I'm totally open to investing anywhere after that.

I find this sort of macho-pretense disorder to be four or five times worse among male real estate agents than your average dude.So I would never trust a real estate agent to tell me how much a house would cost to renovate and how I should renovate it.

Might you have a referral for a trusted engineer, evaluator, contractor?

I am currently setting up a Living Revocable trust to pass on my share of the llc to my beneficiary to avoid probate.

Trust me!

Then either putting it into a trust or an LLC that the child as added to soon or later? 

@Cole Brown - Been there done that, you'll be fine....I like the partner concept, if you know someone you can trust.