Multiple LLCs can be helpful to segregate risk, to protect equity, and to shield personal assets.

@Jay Hinrichs from looking in the window they first time I didn't see any burnt materials any where just chairs wood and tools from the last contractors I'm going to go look again for more of some insight. @ Derrick Craig thank you for that advice precaite it and everybody does like that Green pie

To attract investors we generally have fairly specific guidelines to follow as far as underwriting because that is what we told the investors we would do to protect their money.

That way he can ensure his interests are protected. 

You have to know what you're doing, and not rely on a broker to tell you what a good deal is.Attorneys are good for late-transaction rights protection.

I was on time with my former landlord but he can't give a reference because he is now in the witness protection program.  

It seems like a sub2 deal would be best if I can protect myself and if so, how?.

"Effective July 21, 2011, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) will be administered and enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)"

Is there a fixed amount-- say 2MM-- or should it be a percentage of the real estate equity that you are trying to protect? 

Not trying to scare you out of the business, we need folks doing this.....but you have to protect yourself and your family.