It's one tool for asset protection, but not nearly as good as structuring your LLC, and then even putting THAT within an LLC.Dave E., thanks for that info re commercial lenders not touching a SFH.

I am also wondering how to come to a valuation, since I would be buying more than just the property (it is fully booked for the holiday season and the sale also includes all FF&E).

I have $100k in liquid assets, a good debt:equity, and solid credit score.

I learned quite a bit with the purchase including how much you can really leverage your debt in order to limit your liquidity exposure.

Now for my question: I mentioned this to my brother, and he asked me the following:He just renewed his apartment lease that will expire in Oct 2022.

My present tenant gave me notification she is moving out on November 27th even though her lease expires on December 31, 2021.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Lombard.

Sale price: $635,000

This was a house that one of my investors bought and rehabbed. I added the before and after photos

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It is like having a “3rd party verification” showing you are not pulling numbers out of the air.Lastly, I try not to have my leases expire in the months of Nov through Feb.

we have two months before the preapproval expires... 

What could I do with my liquid cash in the meantime?