We also charge an underwriting fee which includes reviewing the entire file, cost for appraisals and credit checks etcYou also can thank your state or federal government for creating additional layers such as licensing for business loans which to me is stupid.

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.

Insurance is going to get more expensive, the government wants to keep people in homes, home equity financing is only growing in popularity, multiple generations are living under the same roof more, and all of those trends are going to lead to changes in how tax law is used and possibly the law itself.

The government makes sure it gets paid.To Your Success!

Thereby keeping the government’s hand off your family’s money. 

Sharing your experience on social media would build your credibility and get your name out there.

I have invested as a LP in apartment communities where there is a partnership between a government agency and the ownership group to provide affordable housing in exchange for tax abatements and long-term, low-rate government funding. 

If tenant won't pay, will government pay landlords?

For example:initial consultationreview of your prior tax returns for possible mistakessorting through and organizing your data, including receipts and spreadsheetscorrecting and reconciling your booksfinding and correcting inconsistencies and missing datafiling your federal and state extensionsoptimizing your tax return with alternative tax positionsreview/walk-through of this year's completed tax returnsamending your tax return if something ends up missing or incorrectanswering your ongoing technical questionsshort- and long-term tax planningreviewing and replying to the IRS or state lettersdefending you against the IRS or state auditsproviding financial statements or other data to lenders and other 3rd partiesassistance with loan applicationshandling your payroll and payroll reportingpreparing 1099s/1098s and other informational formsassistance with government loans and grantsI think it's obvious that the price of your CPA service will heavily depend on what is included.

I can see why you're asking this question because the terms "private lending" "private financing" "creative financing" "hard money" etc get tossed around a lot without explanation.The short answer to your question is that private lending is literally anyone who is willing to give you money other than government or government backed institutions.