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Updated almost 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

LLC Entity Before Wholesaling
This, I believe, has been a much-discussed topic, however, couldn't find a solid answer and would simply like some reassurance.
So, I'm looking to start wholesaling, eventually getting into other strategies of REI at a later date, but am curious how wise it would be to create an LLC prior to wholesaling. Now granted, I've heard two circumstances here:
Circumstance A: Create an LLC to use on the contracts so as to limit any personal liability.
Circumstance B: No need to create an LLC as wholesalers typically do not hold any property or possessions long enough for a suit to incur. (Not really sure how this is, but I've read this on a couple posts around BP)
Conclusively, I considered just doing an LLC prior to doing wholesaling to limit my liability as, contraire to Circumstance B, if I were to put my name on a contract, it could still open a gateway to personal liability.
Would love input and feedback on this matter.
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I use LLC's, but a different way. I have a number of disposable LLC's at my fingertips at all times. The offers are made by the LLC. When I have an accepted offer, to wholesale it, I just sell the LLC to the new investor...and they close as the new owner of the LLC.