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19 January 2025 | 17 replies
Or if you prefer one deposit account bam!
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Your LLC has no "business" other than the asset(s) it owns.
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12 January 2025 | 7 replies
I have about 100k in assets both personal and business I could sell, but part of me thinks that’s extreme and I’ll sell “myself” along the way with all my stuff.
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9 January 2025 | 18 replies
The bottom line is this: Concealment is not asset protection, proper (time consuming and expensive, I know) management, and good, prudent, practices (ditto), WHICH ARE ADHERED TO, and insurance (expensive), are needed for asset protection.
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17 January 2025 | 11 replies
The FFE and other assets of the business cannot be 1031d anyway.
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26 January 2025 | 15 replies
there's people out there who will fund downpayments for equity in the deal or a preferred return. hit up local meetups and facebook groups and have some conversations
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6 January 2025 | 28 replies
However, what if you prefer simplicity, limited risk, and are living off of the income?
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
Since you mention this is your first deal, what other assets do you own that you are trying to protect?
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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
I want to be sure I’m structuring things in a way that protects my assets while allowing for growth and still keeping money partners protected.Any feedback would be awesome.
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11 January 2025 | 1 reply
While I always prefer to do deals with local, responsive agents.