And I personally believe that neither is 100% superior to the other and that a diversified portfolio is best to have both.In reading this thread I see you started off with a number of common misconceptions about how syndications/Crowdfunding deals work (which I unfortunately have also seen repeated over and over again on some BP threads).

:P A VERY common motivation for a formerly incarcerated person to be calling me for a mortgage, is because they can't find anywhere to rent, I'll actually probably lose business because of the new policy. 

So...should I be nervous of new apartments or is that just a common hazard in the business?

Turnover is more common 3.

What has been the most common things lenders have done that has caused the biggest headaches?

Like you, I also see pitfalls to having the insurance in one name and the property in a different name.

But you can do a docket search in the website below to see what you can findhttps://ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseInformation.aspxI would check the Magisterial District Courts and also the Criminal Courts of Common Plea. 

The neighborhood I currently live in actually is quite common for rentals.

They will have the front door entrance through the common space.

At the end of the day, I can tell you from experience that it is very common to purchase property using an LLC formed in a different state than where the property is located.I recommend you connect with a lawyer in a state in which you plan to purchase property and/or in the state you intend to form the LLC.Good luck!