@Jacob KnowlesI think @Steve Babiak hit the nail on the head here.  

Use deck screws on the treads, not nails - so they can be replaced easily and will be held fast longer. 

But what you describe is what I seen seen Lori do for years.. build a referral base.Also for star agents in Northern CA  Martin Levy was I think the first mega star  he created the team concept before KW was even in business ( I think )  and that guy NAILED it..

IMO as they have gotten nailed here.

I could go on, but you hit the nail on the head, there are many benefits, but that one risk may outweigh them all.  

Hello BP,I'm running into a road block trying to purchase a rental property and taking ownership with a new LLC, while guaranteeing the loan with my W2 income.This is not something that I foresaw having an issue with since we have zero debt now, as well as high credit scores and solid jobs/incomes.One lender I spoke to straight up said they won't do that and I would have to quitclaim (which I'm weary of) and the other would only do it as a 5 year balloon..I understand that some people don't think you should start out in an LLC but I'm younger and this is going to scale massively over 20-30 years before retirement, so I just want my corporate veil nailed shut to protect my other revenue streams.So anyways, am I not asking the right questions or giving them too much information and spooking them?

Yes, I think Jon nailed it.

I am working on nailing down my due diligence by visiting and evaluating properties and trying to nail down rehab costs.

I'm going to continue to monitor my progress and make adjustments as I see fit until one day I've nailed it down.

I have one Oregon partner that I fund his stuff he already got nailed by the state and that's why he uses us.. we get into title then resell ..