Looking for an Account or Attorney to create my real estate LLC

[Bobby Trinh]

I'm looking to create an real estate investment LLC here in Texas. Can I use an Accountant, or should I go with an Attorney. Does anyone have a take on this? Feel free to share or refer either an Accountant or Attorney that you have used before and are happy with :)

[Cary O.]

Filing/forming an LLC is quite simple in Texas. You can do all of it online through the Texas Secretary of State website. You will need to first do a name search to verify that the name is available. Then select a registered agent. Many of the registered agent services will file the LLC for you for a small fee. You will receive confirmation / certificates of formation within 1-2 business days if you file online. If you do a little research, you will probably be able to file an LLC on your own. However, going it alone or using registered agent services will not give you the guidance and advice that a knowledgeable CPA or Real estate Attorney can provide when needed. You will probably want a CPA and real estate attorney anyway as part of your support team as well as lenders, real estate agent, contractors, etc.