Definitely benefits to a Llc.

LLC's are around and many people create them(individuals and large companies) on an annual basis, They can't all be creating them with no benefit in mind. 

Im currently in the process looking at that because Ive heard that so many people have benefited from that and its help them scale their business, relationships and knowledge!

Way more hassle than it's worth.I've got a couple emails out to a few firms just to give it a shot but if, as you say, the costs of retaining a licensed IAR are anything but very low, my odds are low.For the benefit of those reading in the future, I'll give a bit of background: I confused not needing a sponsor to take the test with not needing an RIA to hang my license under to be officially licensed.

I am investing in passive MF deals (apartments) and I need someone who knows how to maximize the tax benefits of these types of investments.

Hearing pros and cons from experienced investors has been the biggest benefit to me so far. 

I could probably list a TON of other benefits to real estate in DFW (I move here from NY and it's like the promise land to me here) but let me provide you two suggestions:@Joe Funari is an active real estate investor and is a real estate agent on the Fort Worth side of town. 

The benefits to them?

Was there a thought here that you would do this to benefit you in X way type of thing?

Starting smaller has several benefits; if you made a mistake, you did not go all in $ wise, not as much demand on your time, lets you figure out what 'systems' you need (for the property and yourself), etcBest of luck,Oren