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Harsh Mittal US Entity structure for Canadians.
16 February 2025 | 5 replies
My goal is to avoid doble taxation, ability to write-off expenses, asset protection and avoiding probate.If anyone can help me with this or refer to an accountant who has experience with cross border real estate transaction, I'll be greatly obliged. 
Bruce D. Kowal Maximizing Tax Benefits: The Hidden Home Office Deduction for Landlords 🏠💼
17 February 2025 | 5 replies
Yet another reason, (albeit not in the top three) why all rental property should be in an LLC with a wife or child as a partner (even .1%) so as to file the Form 1065.Number 1 is liability protection, Number 2 is privacy, Number 3 is ease of transfer for estate planning, Number 4 is possible sale of the LLC to conceal sales price (also called drop and swap), Number 5 is having a single entity for financial reporting, Number 6 is brand identity.
India H. 1st time REI ready to make first purchase!
19 February 2025 | 11 replies
As for the property structure, using an LLC offers liability protection, while a land trust provides privacy.
Account Closed Subject To Has 5 phases (ok, there are more, but I’m covering these 5 for now) 
10 February 2025 | 8 replies
Can we be protected without a deed transfer?
Varun Chawla Build Refinance Rent Repeat strategy
13 February 2025 | 3 replies
In your contract, include clear timelines, quality guarantees, and protections for unforeseen costs or issues.
Lauren Sinz Voice and Text Blast Services
21 February 2025 | 7 replies
From real estate investors to other small businesses, I talk to people daily who have no idea about the potential liability under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA")(47 U.S.C. 227 et seq.).There are two initial issues that can create huge problems with your suggestion.
Palmer Thomas Bought a house with seller financing. Now the seller (mortgage holder) has died.
21 February 2025 | 4 replies
If for some reason they can't get this sorted out by the next payment date, you should figure out how to physically escrow that payment somewhere...this at least protects your payment until you're confident who it is supposed to go to in the future. 
Christina Henderson First time homebuyer / first time investor
17 February 2025 | 7 replies
A great agent will help walk you through the process from start to finish and the home inspector is there to protect you in regards to the condition of the home.
David Cook Wood Floors Scratched by Cats
22 February 2025 | 7 replies
So, I would be very conservative (for your standpoint) on the researched estimate.I would do what I suggested above, then if the tenant takes you to small claims court you explain to the judge the legislative time restrictions you were under in order to come up with an accurate repair expense.This is yet another example of how "tenant protection" laws, in practice, end up hurting the tenant in the end.
Aidan Birmingham Help on Setting up Real Estate Partnership
9 February 2025 | 6 replies
We now are looking to create an LLC and setup the necessary legal documents to protect both parties and layout the terms of the agreement.