On the corporate side I have seen both SPE ("Special Purpose Entity") LLCs and Trusts used for holding assets, largely depending on what the buyer is looking to achieve.

Here are a few initial questions that I have: - I'm wondering if there's a recommended corporate structure for these type of business activities, focused primarily on both short-term and long-term rentals.

If I had to try and sum it up it would be: Form a corporate entity for asset protection; buy properties using leverage to maximize the use of your money; write off your expenses through your business  including depreciation, taxes, insurance, repairs, etc to maximize your tax deductions.  

if you talk to other investors that flip properties the majority will tell you that they have an S-Corp or LLC with S-Corp election. 

I'm still seeing a lot of these assumable mortgages go as cancelled/expired listings, I reach out to the seller directly as this is how I've built my Real Estate Agent business since quitting corporate just over 2 years ago.

He is young and very fit, so fortunately it looks like he will be okay, but it made me think about what my wife and I may need.When I quit corporate I was first in camp "screw health insurance and pay cash for doctor", but learned quickly there are some real limitations, plus in our screwed-up health care system you pay higher prices when paying cash.

You would benefit to consult with a corporate attorney and CPA in your area before making a decision and to come up with your plan.

If you get a title policy, it will insure your leasehold interest not a fee.Also, I believe there's no HOA, only a BODs of the corporation that handles its administration. 

I wish I started in my 40s because could have quit my corporate job already.

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