Can I file a dba as a sole proprietor if I am married?

She told me that both LLC and corporations have the benefit of limited liability, but with regard to taxes, s-corp (which can be a LLC with s-corp tax election) is usually better for active income (like flipping or wholesaling) and LLC taxed as a sole proprietor is better for buy and hold.

You can represent yourself as a sole proprietor, an officer or director of an S corp, or as the manager of an LLC.

When starting out a wholesaling business from the ground up, with not enough capital yet to incorporate, and act as a sole proprietor, does one still sign the contract in his/her own name or the company name?

We are looking for a firm or sole proprietor attorney who is familiar with the Crowdfunding model and the legal implications of a group entering into this model.

I can see why.. also personal preferences have a way of clouding judgement.. there are many reasons why trying to hold business investments or conduct any type of business as a sole proprietor makes not much sense.. it doesn't mean it doesn't for you though.I also don't remember him saying he wanted legal advice but rather trying to decide which state to incorporate.

Second, since I was a sole proprietor, and not dealing with a partner, the sub-chapter S designation means I report the income/loss from my REI activity on a Schedule C.

Fortunately, many business owners were doing business out of their "garages" as sole proprietors long before incorporating or forming their llc.  

Otherwise, just stay a sole proprietor.

@Ben Morrow You can get an EIN as a sole proprietor.