IE as you know I think your from LA or CA... people generally do not buy SFR's for rentals.. they buy duplex 4 plex small or large multi.there are of course good markets in EACH city and I would think sometimes that means suburbs not the inner city core.. if your talking inner city core then yes I agree it can be extremely dicy in all the inner city cores I have seen in those areas.. ( and what I mean is C and D class in inner city cores) not the regentrification areas..

Kevin first thing you would need to do is look at frequency of location.So based on population levels and demographic and median incomes for rural, suburban, and urban core businesses will space out stores accordingly.

Some new in the 150-200k range and some 20-30 years old in the 125-150k range, though these are not in the downtown core or inner city.

Institutional investors like hedge funds or REITs can profit strongly by developing or buying high-rise multifamily buildings in dense urban cores.

I'm not as hard core as Bob, and actually do believe that money can be made by skilled local investors in those markets; but you are not local for one, and should be aware of the trade off mentioned above for another.

People need a place to live, and in my past life as a tenant, I was sometimes compelled to sign a 12-month lease because I NEEDED a place to live.

But when the next recession comes Spring Hill will slow and stuff around the city's core won't.

I am hard core when it comes to fixing things.

Just like any other industry, a core education is necessary to ensure success, an education doesn't guarantee success, but neither does being naive or under handed, a good education is your best path.  

Hello gentleman.Nicholas, David, Austin and Arian -- thank you all for your points of view on my question of creating an LLC.Though all approaches are compelling, insurance no doubt will be a big part of a solid foundation.However, I will still give some more thought of creating an LLC, as it seems it can act as the rebar in a more durable foundation.Thank you once again gents.Best regards,Bradley