Quote from @Ryan Coon: Hi Parker,This is a great question, and given the markets that you're in you do have some great potentially more affordable options.First, both TX and TN recognize "Series LLC's" which can be great options for optimizing asset protection and separation of properties at a lower cost than 1 LLC per property.

I made a comment how two of their links aren't optimized.

Many investors hit a plateau at some point, and that’s often where a shift like leveraging equity for a larger multifamily, adding in passive investments, or even optimizing existing cash flow can help speed things up.

That way, you’re not just optimizing this single transaction, but building a framework you can keep using as your portfolio grows.I’d definitely loop in a CPA and QI early, because once you start the 1031 clock, you don’t want to be scrambling to restructure entities under deadline.

One way to really optimize a HELOC is to do what I didn't do.

A lot and a lot of education in real estate has been wrong if not to say sub-optimal, hence the stress.

Alex also guided the setup with professional photography, optimized listing strategies, and pricing adjustments to maximize revenue.

Alex also guided the setup with professional photography, optimized listing strategies, and pricing adjustments to maximize revenue.

This particular clients timing was optimal as they were in contract prior to the Bill passing and closed last week.

I love asset protection planning but make some money first before you go into perfect optimization mode.