@Albert Bui @Carlos Gonzalez Hi there, it depends on what exactly you're doing, but generally, if you and a business partner are actively contributing cash and significant, unique skills to a real estate project, it shouldnt be considered a security.

Each deal is unique.

You just have to be super selective.

As active income, it has an additional tax which can be reduced by running this money through an s-elected entity.

Must be something fairly unique causing this or all blinds would be returned.

@Brechman DieujusteIn our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

@Juan Rodriguez you'll want to find a Property Management Company that also does rehabs.Even if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

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An attorney would be helpful in understanding all the terms to include and select.

My wife and I have done STR, LTR, flips, etc. but have a unique opportunity that we want to pursue but stuck on how to structure.