How Many Properties Should I Put in My LLC?

I believe in smart investing, not overcomplicating. Setting up an LLC for every rental property might seem like a great idea, but for the majority of investors, it’s just a costly and inefficient move—especially when equity is still building.
When to Use the Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT)

The real question is where the asset is, not where you live. The goal of the DAPT is to protect the ‘asset’ from your liabilities, not to protect ‘you’.
Silent Partner – 3 SEC Compliant Ways to Bring One on

There comes a time in the lifespan of just about every business when the potential for substantial growth comes to fruition, and additional capital is necessary to make that growth happen. It’s at these moments you’ll probably start looking for people to invest in your business.
Where to Set-up my Corporation or LLC

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.
199A Deduction for Rental Real Estate Investors

If you have rental losses, you DO NOT want your enterprise to be considered QBI and included in the 199A Deduction calculation, BUT you (or your spouse) DO want to be considered a real estate professional in order to deduct the losses against your other ordinary income.
10 Steps to Purchasing Your Next Rental Property

I recommend to ALL of our clients to purchase at least one rental property a year for tax planning and wealth building benefits.
The Real Estate Professional Tax Strategy

I’m often surprised how many taxpayers get fixated on being a Real Estate Professional as their primary tax-planning goal, while others avoid it like the plague. Yet, there are still others that don’t even know what the fuss is all about.
Is the Single Member LLC a Solution for Me?

Single-Member LLC’s have their place in the spectrum of business entity choices, and whether such an entity is right for you will depend on the details of your own personal situation.
How Short-Term Rentals are Taxed

More and more real estate investors are adding ‘short-term rental’ properties to their portfolios and with a lot of success. However, many still have questions about where to place them in their tax and legal structure.