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5 March 2017 | 3 replies
That said, there is some additional liability, where having a business entity *could* protect you in some instances.
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9 March 2017 | 3 replies
Also benefit from the tax advantages, improvements costs, LLC protection, and start depreciation now?
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6 March 2017 | 8 replies
They have been tenants for a year and we also felt we had to check on legalities to protect us.
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7 March 2017 | 4 replies
A license for a real estate agent or property manager is for people that earn income/commissions by acting on the behalf of another person to protect and progress their client's interests.
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12 March 2017 | 1 reply
One of the major benefits of an LLC is asset protection.
5 September 2017 | 19 replies
There are ways to protect yourself (A code that only they know that you can verify was used to break in).
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13 March 2017 | 16 replies
The downside is you will need to live there, for a minimum of one year (to satisfy FHA Requirements); AND because you closed personally, you will not have Asset Protection, in the form of closing in the name of a LLC.
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8 March 2017 | 9 replies
Looking for a solution to this specific issue, as I already have general asset protection using both LLC and insurance strategies.
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15 March 2017 | 10 replies
You gain the protection a LLC provides of your assets while exposing yourself to the risk of the bank calling your loan.
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8 March 2017 | 29 replies
Finding the buyer isn't that big a deal it is setting things up in such a way as to protect your interests.