Should I invest in syndications as an individual or LLC?

[Jai Rijh]

I have invested in a few syndications as a individual, wondering if investing through an LLC is better, will appreciate guidance on pros and cons of either

[Evan Polaski]

@Jai Rijh, as Zach noted, there could be tax implication by investing through an LLC vs personally and there could be liability differences too. As noted, most syndications are setup bringing you on as a limited partner, therefore you have LIMITED liability through the structure of the syndication on the real estate side.

But, where sometimes it could be prudent to use an LLC is relative to liabilities arising from your side. I.e. if you are a physician and subject to malpractice suits, using a properly structured LLC may be able to protect your investment from being brought into settlement. Clearly, anyone can be sued, so this same logic isn't limited to physicians, but easy example. For this logic, you need to assess your own risk factors and talk to an attorney to confirm that such a structure would create the protections you are seeking.