I work with a significant number of hotel entities, I can address this from a tax perspective, I'll leave the liability issues to the attorneys.The lessee / lessor entity structure can be used for a few different tax reasons:1) There is a REIT investor - in which case they can only have "Rental" type income, while hotel operations generates "Ordinary" income. 

Investors!

I'm a brand new, as green as you can get, have no idea what I'm doing or where to start investor.

Start with this 2012 post by Joshua Dorkens stating there are 28.1 Million "Real Estate Investors" in the US. 

What are some ways that investors are connecting with homeowners? 

I always try to find a real estate agent just starting out and call and say can we meet for lunch or a cup of coffee, and then I never say what I need I say will it be ok if I refer investors or buyers, your way and my services is free but maybe one day you can help me or buy lunch.Joe Gore

In 25 years of property management, I have never heard one good reason for a landlord to disclose to the tenants that they are the ultimate owner.In most cases, it's pure ego on the part of the investor.

Hi I’m a new investor.

I’m seeing that some investors advocate for higher end materials when you can-granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile bathroom.

Hi Tom,Usually investors use HELOCs for short term financing purposes like flips and BRRRRs.