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Brandon Chung When is the best time to establish a legal entity (LLC, S Corp, etc.) for REI?
1 May 2024 | 4 replies
Discuss any pros and cons with your attorney and CPA to weigh the advantages and disadvantages, particularly regarding liability protection and tax benefits.
Tamera Muniz Mortgage company denied request to transfer property to LLC
1 May 2024 | 16 replies
If you're worried about Liability you can get an umbrella policy.
Steven M. Due Diligence Checklist ?
1 May 2024 | 1 reply
Also, for properties of 5 units or more, we need to get a copy of your general commercial liability declarations page.
Johnson Best Mid term rental type of insurance
30 April 2024 | 12 replies
You can specify the coverage level for the dwelling, household furnishings, loss of use, liability, and medical payments to others.
Amir J Reichental Which address to use when buying a property under LLC?
30 April 2024 | 9 replies
Hey @Amir J Reichental, There are small pros and cons to this: Home Address:Pros:Privacy: Providing your home address keeps your personal information private, as it's not tied directly to your business.Convenience: If you're already receiving mail and other communications at your home address, it may be more convenient to keep everything in one place.Cons:Risk: Using your home address exposes it to potential risks associated with the property owned by the LLC, such as lawsuits or creditors targeting your personal assets.Tax Implications: Depending on your jurisdiction, using your home address could have tax implications, especially if you're claiming any tax benefits or deductions related to the property.LLC Address:Pros:Asset Protection: Using your LLC address helps separate your personal assets from your business assets, providing an extra layer of liability protection.Business Image: Using the LLC address for business-related documents can help establish credibility and professionalism for your company.Cons:Public Record: LLC addresses are often part of public records, which means they may be more accessible to anyone who wants to find information about your business.Mail Handling: If you don't have a physical presence at the LLC address, you'll need to ensure mail forwarding or a reliable method of receiving important documents.Ultimately, the decision depends on your specific circumstances and priorities.
Adrian Jones How to refi cash out when you are an investor with limited income on paper?
1 May 2024 | 7 replies
The additional advantage to a DSCR loan is that they do not impact your DTI and  you can keep them inside of an entity to help provide an additional layer of liability coverage if you would likeEntities would also allow you to be flexible in your ownership structure, if you need to add someone like a credit partner to help get better terms.Just shot you a DM, would love to see how we can help.  
Wesley Myers Neighbor refusing to move camera pointed at STR pool
1 May 2024 | 56 replies
All that said, I'd have to question the wisdom of a pool in an STR - liability?
Yadira Valera My mortgages to an LLC?
29 April 2024 | 5 replies
You have to talk with your mortgage providers to see if they are allowing you to move them to an LLC.In rental is good to have an LLC for liability however for taxes there isn't a big difference in small investments.Your credit report won't show the mortgage anymore but you still have the liability in your history.
Ayyoub Feza Loan for second rental property
30 April 2024 | 37 replies
Same as an LLC with a personally guarantee  magically takes away the liability from the personal balance sheet as well. 
Dawn Peterson Transfer LLC from NJ to FL
29 April 2024 | 2 replies
Do I have to let my insurance know this new name as DBA to be sure no loss in liability coverage if under a different name?