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Updated over 2 years ago, 03/21/2022
Asset Protection: Equity Stripping
Hi BP Community - I have an interesting legal situation that I wanted to hear feedback from before consulting our attorney.
I recently read the book, Loopholes of Real Estate, and there was a section on Equity stripping to protect an asset where you have significant equity built up.
My family owns a home that fits that criteria. We have done the following as preliminary asset protection.
1) 1st Line of Defense - Umbrella Insurance Policy
2) 2nd Line of Defense - Deed of House is in a LLC where the owners both have 50% stakes (giving greater protection than a sole proprietor LLC)
3) 3rd Line of Defense - 50% debt against the property which holds a primary (first) position.
I feel comfortable with our current protection, but i want to make sure we are minimizing our risk exposure. We still have a significant portion of equity in our home (~$1mm). I am looking for recommendations to lower this equity exposure or comments on Equity stripping.
One option we are considering is drawing a secure line of credit (HELOC) against our property. We do not have any current plans to use the Line of credit, but having it in place, may be a deterrence from litigation. I am unsure if this will work and want to hear feedback.
What are you thoughts? Any feedback is warmly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Drew