How Many Properties Should I Put in My LLC?

by Mark J. Kohler | Apr 7, 2022 | asset protection, Blog, Business, Business Entities, Real Estate

The majority of real estate investors do not need an LLC for every rental property…and yes, that sounds simple on the face of it, but it can certainly get tricky in practice. Regrettably, a lot of workshop gurus and ‘coaches’ however, (working out of...

How to Protect My Residence from a Lawsuit

by Mark J. Kohler | Sep 16, 2020 | asset protection, Business Tips, Financial Advice, Real Estate, Uncategorized

For most of us, our home is one of our most valuable assets. It truly is our “castle”, but it can also be one of our most vulnerable assets. I will break down a few powerful strategies to help you protect your residence from a lawsuit.  Many of my older...

Where to Set-up my Corporation or LLC

by Mark J. Kohler | Feb 26, 2020 | asset protection, Business, Business Tips, Real Estate, Uncategorized

Choosing the State in which to set-up your corporation or LLC is actually a very straightforward decision. Don’t let someone talk you into setting up your new entity in Nevada, Delaware, Wyoming or Utah…just to name a few. Even if they promise unlimited...

How to Hide My Home Address from the Public

by Mark J. Kohler | Jan 23, 2020 | Business, Business Entities, Legal Tips, Real Estate

Privacy is NOT asset protection…however Privacy can enhance Asset Protection. In fact, protecting your home from a lawsuit and protecting your identity from the public are two very different things. See my Article “How to Protect My Home from a...

What is a COPE for Asset Protection?

by Mark J. Kohler | Aug 15, 2019 | asset protection, Business Tips, Legal Tips, Real Estate

A Charging Order Protection Entity (COPE) is a unique type of entity that can provide additional protection for the assets it holds from the owner’s personal liabilities. It is far more advanced and complex than the average LLC. The COPE is generally structured as a...

How to Find the Best Rental Property this Year!

by Mark J. Kohler | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Business, Real Estate, Retirement planning, Uncategorized

I meet one on one with at least 1,000 clients a year to discuss their business ventures, tax planning and most importantly their rental properties.  Inevitably, we are going to talk about wealth building and rental property is going to be critical to the discussion. ...