Would you set up an LLC before your first investment?

I have a non-paying tenant in Los Angeles. Rent is about $3,000; it's a nice yet old condo (70's). UNIT IS RENT CONTROLLED. We've been fixing things in the condo almost from day one since tenant complains about petty ...

I have a contractor work on a variety of small fixes when I bought my first and only rental units. Total cost was $1500. Do I need to issue a W2? What other tax information can anyone share.

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I am considering partnering on some real estate deals. I understand the 50/50 split for cash flow etc. Though how do we share the tax benefits from real estate? 
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I just received a long letter from my tenant detailing multiple health issues she is experiencing that are clearly linked to second hand smoke coming from the unit below.  I lived in this condo before renting it out a...

At the move out inspection meth paraphernalia was found.  The unit tested positive for meth and was condemned by the health department.  $7600 later to have it decontaminated and replace everything permeable I am wipe...

I'm thinking about creating a trust to place investment properties in. Besides, my personal property, I currently own 1 investment property and working on acquiring a duplex before November. I'm considering creating a...

What type of credentials do lenders look for? I have a LLC that I created recently and would like to borrow money to do deals. It would be my first time borrowing money through my company. I was someone who was hit by...

Hello All -Just wanted some feedback regarding opening a Single Member LLC. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

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After 2 years living of the proceedings of the sale of my previous company, about 200 books, personal en...