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All Forum Posts by: Simon Ashbaugh

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Post: Proper LLC Structure

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
  • Posts 849
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Quote from @Da Shiek Woodard:
Quote from @Simon Ashbaugh:

How quickly do you want to scale? If you will stick with one for a bit I don't think there's a need for it. If you want to get a few more in 2023, it would make sense to get one just after the first of the year. I'd go for the Wyoming LLC personally, but I really value anonymity and paying as little tax as possible.

The anonymity I understand conceptually but can’t the corporate veil be pierced as soon as you are party to a lawsuit? I guess it does help to stop people from just Googling your info, but someone like Grant Cardone literally has Cardone Capital for the name of his business. Of course he has a giant legal team now but I’m just trying to see how beneficial the anonymity is.

How does the Wyoming LLC reduce your tax liability compared to an in-state LLC? Sorry for the specific questions but you caught my interest with your response.

@Da Shiek Woodard Wyoming also doesn't have a personal income tax, LLC members generally will owe no state tax on income they earn from a Wyoming LLC. The only tax for LLCs, is the annual license tax of $50 or a small percentage of the value of your LLC's assets located in Wyoming. This is how I understand it, though, I'm not a tax attorney or a CPA so I recommend talking to someone more qualified.

Post: Best way to decide on a purchase price

Simon AshbaughPosted
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  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
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I personally like the biggerpockets calculator or THIS one, both take all the guessing out. As long as your numbers are correct, the numbers don't lie.

Post: Proper LLC Structure

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
  • Posts 849
  • Votes 826

How quickly do you want to scale? If you will stick with one for a bit I don't think there's a need for it. If you want to get a few more in 2023, it would make sense to get one just after the first of the year. I'd go for the Wyoming LLC personally, but I really value anonymity and paying as little tax as possible.

Post: Is positive cash flow a myth in today’s environment?

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
  • Posts 849
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Quote from @Matthew Harding:

Hi all - I’m looking to purchase my first investment property near Houston. Single family home, relatively turn key, ~$250k, decent schools.   Given rates are what they are, I don’t seem to find anything that positively cash flows.  Is it silly to be looking at that as a factor?  I don’t want to do any significant renovation work with this being my first, and I don’t expect to cash flow significantly, but I am having a hard time finding anything that breaks even.  Maybe I’m being too conservative on my numbers, but I thought I would poll the group on whether this is just the nature of the current environment or if there are other things I am not considering.  Thanks!


 Did you choose this market bc its local? If you cant find anything there, checkout Ohio! Columbus is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the midwest with decent cashflow, and appreciation 8% higher than the national average. Cleveland is incredible for cash flow, with around 60% of households occupied by renters. Happy to chat more in-depth on these markets if you shoot me a DM!

Post: Can someone help me make an offer on a deal?

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
  • Posts 849
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It's always worth a shot if you're willing to risk insulting the seller. Are rents at market rate? Does it need work? What do comps look like? There are a lot of things that go into whether something is worth a certain price.

Post: Multifamily market options

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
  • Posts 849
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Checkout Ohio! Columbus is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the midwest with decent cashflow, and appreciation 8% higher than the national average. Cleveland is incredible for cash flow, with around 60% of households occupied by renters. Happy to chat more in-depth on these markets if you shoot me a DM!

Post: How much should you have in Reserves???

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
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Depends on the property and area, but, id start with 5-10k and throw $100/month/door in there till its at 20k or so

Post: What's your magic cash flow number?

Simon AshbaughPosted
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  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
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I think $1000 net cashflow per door would be magical, but my realistic number in my market is about $400/door

Post: What do you do when you question your choices?

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
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Quote from @Beatriz Casarez:

Hello,

I have 2 long term rental properties in central Texas.  I would like to buy another property in Texas, but property taxes are so expensive. So, I have been looking in St Louis but still question my target market. My initial thoughts were to buy a duplex and get a good cash back return, but since I am still questioning the area, I start to think a single family would be best to start with.  But, that could just be my fear kicking in.  What are things you do when you question your choices in real estate. Any advice, would be appreciated.   


Checkout Ohio! Columbus is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the midwest with decent cashflow, and appreciation 8% higher than the national average. Cleveland is incredible for cash flow, with around 60% of households occupied by renters. Happy to chat more in-depth on these markets if you shoot me a DM!

Post: Rental purchased to move tenants from one home to another

Simon AshbaughPosted
  • Realtor
  • Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio
  • Posts 849
  • Votes 826

Congrats on the deal!