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Brodie J Meaux Questions about number of LLC’s
27 June 2022 | 6 replies
If you start making mistakes and pay for one property's repairs with the LLC of another property, you have pierced the corporate veil and likely would have your LLCs thrown out if a lawyer tried to get past their protection.On the other extreme, it doesn't make sense to put all your eggs in one basket. 
Kolton Miller 1st property. Starting an LLC for property management?
29 June 2022 | 7 replies
A lot of landlords are advised to put their properties in the name of an LLC for asset protection.While this is basically true, the reality isn’t what most landlords think.If a legal issue occurs with your property resulting in a lawsuit, there’s a decent chance the plaintiff’s attorney will be successful in “piercing the corporate veil” of your LLC and being able to sue you directly.
Tyler Gaede Yet Another LLC question. Asset protection. personal loan.
1 July 2022 | 5 replies
It can still be pierced 2.
James Boreno URGENT: 1031 Exchange Questions
20 July 2022 | 16 replies
Co-mingling funds and using the LLC as an alter ego are sure fire ways to pierce the veil. 
Brian M. 2-out-of-5 year rule negated by LLC?
26 July 2022 | 4 replies
Most people would seem to pierce their own corporate veil (consult a qualified professional or two) by not operating the LLC cleanly --- and because your CPA said it was okay doesn't count since this is a legal matter. 
Calvin Schmeling On Market Deal, Buyer Backs Out
5 August 2022 | 5 replies
If it has no assets then there is nothing to get, however it is possible to pierce the corporate veil and go after the owner, but again I have no idea of the facts to guess about it.
Joshua Gobel Real estate partnership agreement
15 September 2022 | 2 replies
I was quoted $750 for drafting the partnership agreement and operating agreement.Courts across the country have been "piercing the veil" of LLCs and pushing the limits on the level of liability protection they provide.
Julien Bartolo Rental Investment Units Purchase - LLC's & Bank Accounts
30 August 2022 | 12 replies
lenders don't have a fiduciary respnosiblity to you) only pierces your corporate veil in my layman's opinion since you are using it as your alter-ego. 
Wesley Appleget Collecting rent through LLC while claiming depreciation personall
31 August 2022 | 11 replies
This may seem silly but that's part of treating the LLC as its own entity and not using it as your alter-ego or co-mingling funds  which are both surefire ways to pierce your corporate veil.Since this is your primary residence, I am guessing that you own it personally and have the mortgage in your name. 
Alan Bostick HELOC and the Corporate Veil
17 December 2021 | 4 replies
Another question about the utilization of HELOC.If I were to buy a a home out right using HELOC on my personal residence but in the name of LLC, then refinance to pay off the HELOC… OR buying with HELOC in my name then transfer to LLC, then refinance in LLC and use that to pay HELOC off, would either of these situations be considered piercing the Corporate Veil?