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Hey Everyone,
Quick question from a newbie. I am looking to start doing some real estate investment beginning in the new year. I'm using what's left of 2016 to get everything in order. Ideally I'm looking to start with a buy and hold a property or two and then also sprinkle in a fix and flip. Should I start the process of opening up an LLC or Corp? Can I purchasing FHA as an LLC or Corp? I have a w2 and earn a nice documents income.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Anyone on here from the Lehigh Valley area in Pa? Always looking to connect with new people.
Kris
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Go for simple: no entity.
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Focus on the fundamentals now. So few do, then get all wrapped around their own axles trying to get started.
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