However, I understand that with me being structured as a single-member LLC, I cannot pay myself an hourly rate for the work I do, or in other words have my LLC send myself a 1099-NEC at the end of the year.

Unless you plan to pay cash for your properties, get pre-qualified for an investor loan, so you will know how much credit you will have access to.The end goal - This is usually something like $10,000/Mo. income, in present value dollars.Time frame - The shorter your time frame to reach your goal, the more initial capital and credit you will need.Your plan does not need to be complex or in any specific structure.

Is there any need to set up an LLC or any separate entity for passive multi family investments? We set up an LLC last year for a couple of rental homes that we have but are now branching out into some passive syndicat...

My question is how do I protect my interest or structure the contract so I don't leave myself open if something should go wrong?

Now if you have a partner/partners, it can be a great way of having a formal business structure to build a property portfolio and can also stand as a real, functional business for liability purposes. 

We’ve structured MFH where one one unit pays mortgage, 2nd or 3rd covers capex/vacancy/repair and maybe some profit.

I know you can structure the deal to pay the realtor their commission up front but how do you pay the seller to lock in the deal.

I have a 4 unit townhome complex going up I intend to short term rent in the Nashville area for long term hold. The lot is currently owned under one LLC out of TN right now. I have an exemption from paying LLC taxes f...

I'm also curious on how you all Structure loans or Borrow money from friends/Family.

I'm more into the long term buy and hold so I'm looking for feedback on how others typically structure their deals.