May 3rd, 2013
Creating a legal entity for your start up real estate investing business will establish much-needed separation between you and your business. Shielding your personal assets is the first and foremost reason to think about incorporating.
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March 9th, 2011
You know you need to form an LLC to minimize your risk and protect your personal assets when investing in real estate. But did you know that you don’t actually need to hire an attorney to do so?
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February 17th, 2011
As a real estate investor, you’ve undoubtedly heard that the LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a powerful asset protection vehicle. Savvy investors create LLCs for their properties to shield their personal assets from any liability with the investment property.
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February 7th, 2011
While many real estate investors eventually form an LLC to limit their liability and protect their own personal assets, it’s important to consider LLC formation before purchasing your property.
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January 21st, 2011
The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular tool for real estate investors to protect their personal assets. It essentially forms a wall that shields an individual’s own assets from any liabilities related to the investment property. In short, if you happen to be sued by a tenant, vacation renter, or property guest for something that happened on the property, the LLC will protect your own personal assets.
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January 13th, 2011
Real estate investors often invest so much of their personal time, work, and money in their properties that their personal and business finances begin to blend. However, letting the boundaries between the two blur can lead to serious problems.
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December 16th, 2010
With bargain-priced properties and record low interest rates, today’s real estate market presents tempting investment opportunities — including new openings for the first time investor.
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November 30th, 2010
In my last post, I advised real estate investors to keep their LLC in good standing by keeping a sharp line between their personal and business finances. There’s another important step for LLC compliance — and that’s your Annual Statement/Annual Report.
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November 16th, 2010
As a real estate investor, you’ve heard that the LLC (Limited Liability Company) is powerful asset protection vehicle. It essentially forms a wall that shields individual owners from personal liability. In short, if you happen to be sued by a tenant or property guest for something that happened on your property, your own personal assets are not at risk.
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November 11th, 2010
In my previous post, I spoke of the potential risks involved in real estate investment – namely, the risk that your personal assets are vulnerable should you be sued by a tenant or property guest. There are measures you can take to prevent such a scenario from playing out.
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