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As a rental property owner you are quite accustomed to solving many different kinds of problems! Ensuring you are protected in case something goes wrong is one of the problems. This is where many owners…
By reading this article you are either a real estate investor, or an aspiring real estate investor. You have surely talked with people discussing LLCs (Limited Liability Companies.) One of the struggles investors run into…
If you are a real estate investor chances are that you have already heard about using a LLC (Limited Liability Company) for asset protection. Creating a LLC takes some time and money. Because of this…
One of the more elegant features of the real estate world is the way the whole ecosystem encourages symbiosis. Investors often are stronger together, especially in the face of an obstacle. For most investors, start-up…
Equity stripping is something of a varsity-level real estate move, but it’s also an asset protection classic for a reason. The whole idea is to make your property look extremely undesirable on paper, even if…
The Limited Liability Company (LLC) has more than fairly earned its reputation as an excellent foundation for asset protection i. But even the trusty LLC isn’t the be-all and end-all of your asset protection strategy….
The Solo 401(k) is an increasingly popular way to save for retirement, diversify retirement assets, and protect them from creditors. Fortunately for us savvy savers, the rules about eligibility and what you can do with…
The self-directed 401(k), affectionately known as the Solo 401(k) or Solo-K, is an impressive vehicle for both asset protection and saving for retirement. If you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or anyone with an independent contractor or…
The Solo 401(k) can certainly stir up some confusing. In fact, the whole world of self-directed investing can. So in the interest if saving your precious time, and helping you maximize every single one of…
The Solo 401(k) isn’t all that different from a 401(k) on paper….
It’s important to set up your real estate LLCs appropriately. Not just for obvious business reasons, but because improperly established, noncompliant or mismanaged LLCs are pointless at best and costly at worst. Your entire asset…
It’s hard to deny that one in five Americans not having put a single cent towards retirement is a social problem. But the policy solution Congress is enacting to address this issue may affect your…
Flipping is just different than other investing strategies. In terms of both…
Thanks for joining us again as we finish our little explainer on…
Warning: We cannot print today’s pieces without a frank discussion of the “f” word. Yes, the “f” word. Foreclosure. It’s a fate we all hope to avoid personally. But as real estate investors, we also…
Reverse mortgages have gotten more than their fair share of both good and overwhelmingly negative press coverage, so it’s no small wonder most investors and seniors are confused about what they even are. As retirees…
The IRS has released it’s scam watchlist, affectionately known as the Dirty Dozen. What should you watch out for during this year’s tax season? Learn the latest below, and remember, it’s okay to be skeptical…
When you establish an LLC, you must plan for its management. LLCs may divide decision-making powers among members or select a manager. If your LLC is single-member, you assume managerial powers, but multi-member LLCs must…
Dmitriy Fomichenko’s area of expertise is a little different than the more traditional real estate investors we’ve covered before. He’s a man of many talents, but his truly remarkable expertise is in using self-directed accounts,…
Finders’ fees can have a few meanings in real estate, but generally the term refers to the chunk of change a “middleman” in your deal can take. Sometimes they’re gifts, other times it’s a commission…
Aside from getting to live in “almost heaven,” West Virginia investors really do have something special. And we’re not just talking about the local real estate markets. From an asset protection standpoint, West Virginia investors…
Whether you’re in the big city of Seattle, overlooking the Puget sound, enjoying the highest quality-of-life in America on Bainbridge Island, walking past the wildflowers of Burien, or somewhere else amidst the greenery, there’s no…
Utah has scenery that we can confidently call serenity embodied. Whether you reside (or invest) in the bigger cities, near the brilliant Great Salt Lake, or in one of the state’s many tranquil rural areas,…
Maryland is a lovely and lush state full of natural beauty and…
Let’s just be clear that you don’t have to pass any eligibility requirements beyond being of legal age to get a land trust. That said, there are some issues to be aware of. We get…