It serves the same purpose as protection using an LLC. 

From death threats to tenants being murdered to overdose to theft, property damage, fire, destruction, damage & everything else in between.The purpose of this blog is to peel back the curtain on the Property Management Business and show you some of the real life things that have happened to me or members of my company 1st hand.

Compare that to putting in 100k (out of pocket) and you get a 7% return.I'm looking for advice on whether or not this is a good idea, pros and cons.

We're wondering the best way to set up our business for banking and tax purposes.

@Shawn Clark1-4 unit properties are valued using recent sales of comparable properties.

Zillow is clueless with duplex.The upper cap is SFH but how lower should a duplex be when comparing with a comparable specs SFH?

I pay interest on the money while it's in use, secure it with a note and deed of trust on the property, and then split the profit's 50/50 or in proportion to the amount of the investment compared to the total cost. 

Or you could always utilize private money.The biggest point to take home is to ensure you do your due-diligence, ensure that the numbers work with utilizing a hard money lender as they typically or more-so for short-term purposes because of their higher interests, short-term loans, and other fees/expenses.Good luck

They must be purchased through a Series 7 licensed advisor (I am one) but can be an option for completely deferring any capital gains for tax purposes.

What is your opinion on getting property in palm springs, california for investment purpose?