It adds another layer of control and can definitely boost the long-term upside if done right.I agree with you, too.

Even though you should be exempted from some of the requirements, you still want to follow them for extra layers of protection. 

But because Doorvest relies on a Zillow feed to feed their data monster, they may not know you have a portal to the 7th layer of Hell located on your property.

Syndications add layers of complexity (securities laws, investor relations, underwriting larger loans), which can be tougher while working full time.

In many cases, pairing your property LLCs with a holding company in a state like WY, DE, or NV can give you an additional layer of protection.In my experience, the cleanest structure is having each property in its own LLC—at minimum, one LLC per state where you hold rentals.

Totally agree — deal-finding and analysis tools are crowded.But what’s still wide open is the decision intelligence layer — helping small investors and their agents turn property data into confident, strategy-aware investment decisions.My agent still sends his clients static listings each week — no automated metrics, no personalized analysis, no decision guidance.

Starting a remote portfolio from day one, while possible, adds a significant layer of complexity.The Verdict: Start Local, Scale Regional My strong recommendation is to "plant your flag" in Columbus, GA first.

For example, once September closes for your bank activity (ie just this week), you would layer in the August data that your PM company closed the prior month.

Furnish what shows best in photos first (beds, sofa, dining), then layer in the rest.Happy to connect and swap more tips.

@Abdul Ahad Shahzad, to layer onto Joe's points: real estate is an investment, like any other.