It does add an additional layer of protection, but it also adds an additional amount of work.

If you are with a local brokerage only in your town, you will need to switch. 

Apts.com has a lot of complaints in that thread.If it ends up not working out Rentler will be what I switch to.

I would agree with Tim on my first property I just purchased it in my name and got a good liability policy to protect myself.

Raise rents andbuild to protect market.Interestrates- let's say 4%, I can only see them going up.Supply Chain- Steel from China is fighting to get through the same ships and portsalong with toys.CargoContainers- You can’t buy a used container now.

Are you wanting to switch to Multi-family because of the lower ROI you are finding in SFH? 

I understand I need to include a $$ amount, but what kind of contingencies do people include to protect the buyer if it is accepted?

Can anyone advise on if these are what other investors are doing, or if there is a tried and true best method for asset protection and privacy in NC.

I have had up to 10 SFR w/o going to any LLC to protect liability.

This protects LP's downside as they have recourse to the property in case the deal falls apart and they get paid before you do since they're debt.