While it is still profitable, I've been struggling with being at a disadvantage against competition and I often don't enjoy what I do. 

You usually get a better tax result when you file jointly, since filing separately often creates disadvantages.

Dell committed to hiring 35% economically disadvantaged persons, veterans or enterprise zones residents for new or replacement personnel over the next five years, Scott said.Scott added that Round Rock has done 10 enterprise zone nominations over the years, with the last in 2022 going to Fisher Rousemont Systems, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co.

That puts you at a disadvantage to other properties for rent in the area. - Compared with other houses for rent, the landscaping appears overgrown. 

You can find "mix and matches" and each has it's advantages along with disadvantages.

I work with housing disadvantaged populations, so I understand the unique and increased risks that are already present in class C neighborhoods and are compounded by renting rooms and am comfortable adopting this strategy to maximize monthly cash returns.

Can we duplex up to remove the back porch stair and call the basement a future apartment without going the "deconversion" fee ( $15,000) and future tax disadvantages? 

That's why savvy investors with thin capital are at a steep disadvantage. 

If you are competing against multiple offers sight unseen offers will be at a disadvantage.

Several posters have already laid out quite well the advantages and disadvantages of each approach from a cost and cash flow perspective but minimal attention has been given to asset protection differences of using an LLC so this is where I'll focus.First, I think it's worth touching on insurance benefits and limitations.