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Brian Malavsky Filling in Vacancies with STR Guests
8 May 2024 | 13 replies
Rental registration and tax registration for only a few days in between.
Shannon Garst Need advise on setting up an LLC
7 May 2024 | 13 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.
Bette Hochberger Understanding Real Estate Taxes: Key Points to Know
2 May 2024 | 5 replies
As I've been learning, there are the key taxes to understand when investing into a new area or state:- State business income tax (if you have an LLC)- State personal income tax (if they want to tax you too, even as an out-of-state investor)- City personal or business income taxes- Any registration fees due the city/state- City/state property taxesAnd I'm sure more!
Greg Teplansky LLC or Business entity service companies
3 May 2024 | 4 replies
This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Any lawsuits should be limited to the assets of the LLC and not your personal assets (assuming you run the LLC appropriately and the corporate veil is not pierced, some debate as to SMLLC).
Edip Terbiyeli Lawyer expert in LA City RSO regulation
1 May 2024 | 1 reply
Thank you for your help… Clarification: Current LA City STR Ordinance does not allow RSO units to be used as short term rental thus does not renew your host registration for airbnb or other STR platforms.
Moises Salgado How's it going?
1 May 2024 | 4 replies
This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Any lawsuits should be limited to the assets of the LLC and not your personal assets (assuming you run the LLC appropriately and the corporate veil is not pierced, some debate as to SMLLC).
Jorge Abreu The Benefits of Real Estate Funds and How they Work
2 May 2024 | 8 replies
Real estate mutual funds are exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the SEC, and they are exempt under what is known as Regulation D, Rule 506.
Jerry Callow Are Airdna numbers legit in SF?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
With a minimum 30-day rental period, tight registration criteria limited to permanent residents, and associated compliance costs such as fees and taxes, entering San Francisco's STR market without first examining these restrictions may result in problems and severe fines.
Jeff Sherman NPLA Conference - Atlantic City, June 2024
30 April 2024 | 3 replies
I am considering going to the NPLA event in Atlantic City for 3 reasons: https://nplaconference.com/june-2024-event-registration/1 - Looking for partnering with a hard money lender who may want to expand into Panama to do "Harder Money Lending". 2 - Looking for servicing software3 - Learn more about the hard money lending business specifically in Florida and the US is generalHave any of you been to an event organized by the NPLA?
Yadira Valera My mortgages to an LLC?
29 April 2024 | 5 replies
This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Any lawsuits should be limited to the assets of the LLC and not your personal assets (assuming you run the LLC appropriately and the corporate veil is not pierced, some debate as to SMLLC).