What business entity does Trump hold real estate in?

What business entity does Trump hold real estate in?

Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2016 · 35 posts · 17 votes

We've had the age-old debate on whether it is better to hold your real estate in an LLC or just under your name. With the debate coming up, I had a shower thought of how he holds his real estate. Trump, itself, is definitely a corporation, but I'm curious how it all works out.

Now, if Jane owns multiple properties and continues to expand; at a certain point, it's possible that Jane will start a corporation to continue to build out her portfolio. Granted, Jane will also be taxed on the corporate level along with the tax on her W2. 

I've heard of individuals using a C-Corp to create a flipping business, but I haven't heard too much on the buy-and-hold front. Without getting into too much of the legality, is there anyone that holds multiple properties in a C-Corp? What benefits have you discovered compared to when you held them privately?

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  • Investor · El Dorado Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y
    1) I would guess a project specific single entity LLC. 2) Emulate someone else unless your dad is going to leave you 1000+ units.
  • Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2016 · 35 posts · 17 votes
    9y

    Ha definitely not someone I want to emulate. Just some random shower thoughts. 

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