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Chris Antonelli Want to sell and stay for 4+ years
26 August 2024 | 17 replies
Having a renter responsible on a residence for all repairs and upkeep can lead to legal problems down the line.
Rajagopalarao Paidi Any recommendation on forming out of state LLC or Home State LLC
26 August 2024 | 8 replies
Let's break down the pros and cons of each approach:Forming an LLC in the State Where the Property is Located:Pros:Compliance with Local Laws: Establishing an LLC in the state where the property is situated ensures compliance with local regulations and laws specific to that jurisdiction.Legal Clarity: It provides clear legal jurisdiction and may simplify any legal proceedings related to the property in that state.Perception: Operating with a local LLC may give tenants and local authorities confidence in your commitment to the community.Cons:Additional Costs: Setting up and maintaining an LLC in another state means incurring additional registration fees, taxes, and possibly hiring local legal counsel.Administrative Burden: Managing multiple LLCs across different states adds complexity to your administrative workload, including extra paperwork and compliance requirements.Tax Implications: You may face tax obligations in both the state where the property is located and your home state, potentially leading to double taxation or complexities in tax filings.Managing Through Home State LLC:Pros:Simplified Management: Handling all properties under a single LLC streamlines administrative tasks, reducing paperwork and simplifying tax filings.Cost Savings: Avoiding the need to establish multiple LLCs in different states saves on registration fees, legal expenses, and ongoing maintenance costs.Consistency: Uniformity in management practices and legal structures may contribute to efficiency and ease of operation across your real estate portfolio.Cons:Legal Exposure: Operating out-of-state properties under a home state LLC may expose your personal assets to the laws and liabilities of the other state, potentially diminishing the liability protection the LLC offers.Compliance Challenges: You'll need to ensure your home state LLC meets the legal requirements for conducting business in other states, which could involve additional filings and fees.Perception and Credibility: Some tenants or local stakeholders may prefer dealing with a landlord who has a local presence, which could impact your reputation or relationships in the community.Ultimately, the decision depends on your specific circumstances, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.
Cheryl Daniels Positive lead Dust Test
21 August 2024 | 1 reply
One of my vacant rentals tested positive for lead dust.
Ryan Leonard Small Multifamily (5-24 Units) Lead Generation
21 August 2024 | 10 replies
For those in the small multifamily space and who are still closing deals in 2024, how many leads are you looking at/week?
Chris Seveney Danville Virginia - investing
25 August 2024 | 30 replies
The Casino money plus insightful decisions by the City Council are leading this area as it resurges.
Lacey B. Such a newbie, looking for advice
27 August 2024 | 21 replies
You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.
Levi Perl Realistic to raise rents from $825 to $1150?
26 August 2024 | 14 replies
Do both of yourselves a favor and give it a long lead time, that way they can come to terms with the new rent and make adjustments to their budget, and if they are moving out, you both have time to get your ducks in a row (you to try to do a fast turnaround on the rental) and them to find an appropriate new home. 
Zac Lindquist Funishing Costs to Mid-Term Rent in Columbus, OH
24 August 2024 | 9 replies
With OSU having a medical school, it seems like MTR will be a good pivot.Not knowing exactly what you want to know about running operations, I will say that I created an evolving SOP that I follow that starts with a generated lead to after check-out.
Mary Jay What is the proper way to deal with the security dep notice if no forwarding address?
24 August 2024 | 11 replies
(I did not find a definition for “demand” in the law; though, such definition may exist in another section/chapter that may be applicable “globally.”
Willis Yoder Getting Stuck in Real Estate
23 August 2024 | 5 replies
Have you ever hit a wall with leads and conversions in your REI journey?