No matter how you package that sentence, those words... it all means the same.Without credibility (i.e. people believing you can do what you say you can do) you will make no deals.Again, this has very little to do with a brand, per se.

@Troy Williams There's really no one-size-fits-all structure; a lot of factors have to be considered when structuring entities, which is why it's very important to have a real-estate-savvy CPA and attorney on your team.That said, I'd like to address a few points:You can elect to be taxed as an S Corp even if you are the sole member of an LLC.Under the S Corp structure, you cannot declare "whatever you want" as self-employment income subject to SE tax.

I am entertaining a purchase in the Linden Heights neighborhood of Dayton, OH (SE part of the city).

I'd also rather take a nap than take the time to ministep a course and earn SE income.Cookie cutter systems for wholesaling and tax sales do not work in all areas. 

Hi everyone,I'm in SE Michigan and I'm preparing to rent out my first home.  

They are not the cheapest per se, so know that before you go in. 

There is no co-mingling per se.

@Dustin AwtreyIt's hard to give a rule of thumb for rental real estate because ROI and effective tax rate are generally measured over a life cycle rather than each year like W-2 income.Unless you provide 'substantial services' with your rental (aka hotel-like services), the rental activity won't be subject to SE taxes, which is a strong positive...Some properties produce tax loss from year to year, some properties produce tax income.Some people are 'real estate professionals' who can use that tax loss to offset other sources of income, some aren't.Rule of thumb: no rule of thumb, work with your tax CPA/EA.

The first is on the SE side of town in pecan valley and is a 3/1 with an efficiency in the back.

@Chai JonnDid you account for half of the SE tax?