Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 8 years ago,

User Stats

131
Posts
62
Votes
Josh Calcanis
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
62
Votes |
131
Posts

Quitclaim deed - Is it something I should risk?

Josh Calcanis
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
Posted

BP,

Just finished up with taxes this year after moving back to Orlando.

One thing my CPA brought up was possibly looking into an LLC strictly for protection of my other assets. Separating properties from my liquid cash, stocks, etc.

After looking around on BP and checking with my lender about a year ago, I decided I didn't want to risk the bank calling the loan due. This year after speaking with the CPA, I checked with my lender and he could not provide in writing that he's giving me the greenlight. He did say that 'they'd' (the bank) would never know. He also reminded me that since it was originally under contract for a personal loan and not business, that passing the entity over to an LLC would not protect me in the case of a default on the loan. He seemed to be giving me (not as attorney) advice and all the information he could. I like to cover my basis and that's why I tried to get something in writing.

From some of the experienced investors on here, what are your thoughts?

Is it worth the risk for my current portfolio, which is 4 units total (2 properties)?

If not, would it be smart to start up an LLC dba an S corp and throw future REI in there?

Should I have a separate LLC for each REI?

I completely understand that the majority of posts on here are not any form of legal advice.

Loading replies...