The virtue of the TIC structure is that they own a piece of real estate independent of you - it just happens to be a smaller property that is a % of a larger property that you also own some of. 

No.If you are the sole owner of the holding LLC, and the holding LLC is the sole owner of the real estate LLC and trading LLC, there is zero tax difference between a brokerage in your name vs this structure. 

Hello, I have a few investment properties in Sacramento, some other businesses, etc. and wanted to setup  a simple structure for asset protection.

I use a small community bank and credit union for most of my SFR deals I've done because they are able to be more flexible in their lending structures than, say, Bank of America. 

But, if they do go that route, and you end up canceling the deal, any lost rent revenue is hardly your fault.Access - The bigger headache will probably be coordinating physical access to the home with (uncooperative?)

Not much different than filing at the recorder's physical office, which has been quick in my few experiences.

There is no substitute for being physically present with experienced investors.I'm always happy to help point you in the right direction for resources or tools on BiggerPockets that can help you with your REI goals!

There is no substitute for being physically present with experienced investors.I'm always happy to help point you in the right direction for resources or tools on BiggerPockets that can help you with your REI goals!

;)Ryan Ford Sounds like a pretty ideal situation to me since you'll have physical presence and can build connections in both places.

Hi BP,I'm working on my first flip deal and would like some advice on how I should legally structure it.