The firm’s decision to exit First Eagle Investment Management raises a few key questions:1.Is Blackstone Reallocating Capital into Real Estate?

Great decision not to do rehabs when you start investing.

Also, estimating the property value periodically over time allows you to make decisions about when the right time to sell or refinance etc might be.

This helps you to make a decision and form an opinion on whether the tenants risk factor.

There are legal reasons for all of these decisions.

There are pros and cons depending on your goals.Why an LLC Might Be a Good Move• Helps protect your personal assets in case of a lawsuit• Makes it easier to bring in partners in the future• Keeps your real estate finances separate from personal accountsWhy It Might Not Be the Right Move Just Yet• Most traditional lenders will not give a mortgage to an LLC, so you may have to use commercial or DSCR loans, which usually have higher rates• Some people assume an LLC will save them money on taxes, but rental income is still taxed as pass-through income for most investors• There are extra costs like annual filing fees and bookkeepingA lot of new investors get stuck on this decision, but the reality is, you can always start out in your personal name and transfer properties into an LLC later.One more thing I wish someone told me early on is that property management takes more time than you think.

Tax-free vs tax deferred can be a decision point.

This situation is challenging, but finding a balance between understanding your tenants' needs and taking decisive action with the insurer will help you manage it.

Below is today's update: "Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Back in Effect with Extended Reporting Deadline; FinCEN Announces Intention to Revise Reporting RuleFollowing the February 18, 2025, decision by the U.S.

Hi @Luckson Dambo you're in the right place and making a great decision.