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Real Estate Asset Protection Breakdown: How The Series LLC Structure Pairs Well With Anonymous Trusts

By Thomas Castelli
March 07, 2019
Business Advice

As far as asset protection planning goes, using the Series LLC alongside Anonymous Land Trusts can provide some of the most extensive coverage the law allows. To give you an idea of whether this tried and true asset protection approach is...
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The Secrets To Qualifying As A Real Estate Professional

By Giana Caliendo
February 14, 2019
Business Advice

One of the most popular questions we get from our clients is: “do I qualify as a real estate professional?”
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Accelerate Growth in Your IRA with Mortgaged Rental Properties

By Thomas Castelli
December 28, 2018
Business Advice

Investing in rental property is one of the more popular options for those with a self-directed IRA.  Real estate is a solid asset with intrinsic value and can produce income both through cash flow and appreciation.  This makes rental property...
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What Documents Do I Need to Provide my Tax Preparer?

By Giana Caliendo
December 20, 2018
Business Advice, Tax Strategies
, By Giana Caliendo
December 20, 2018
Business Advice, Tax Strategies

Take the stress out of filing your taxes by hiring an accountant to prepare your return!
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How to Set Rent Payments and Improve Cashflow

By Thomas Castelli
October 11, 2018
Business Advice

The following is a guest post from our friends at Avail. Read more articles like this and how they serve real estate investors at https://www.avail.co/
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5 Questions to Ask Your CPA Before Investing in a Syndication

By Thomas Castelli
September 20, 2018
Business Advice, Tax Strategies
, By Thomas Castelli
September 20, 2018
Business Advice, Tax Strategies

Its common to ask for opinions before investing in a real estate syndication. You might speak to your spouse, members of your real estate circle, previous investors of the management team, and maybe your financial advisor. But what about your CPA?
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What is a Schedule K-1 Form?

By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation
, By Giana Caliendo
August 30, 2018
Business Advice, form 1041, form 1065, form 1120s, partnership tax, schedule k-1, Tax Strategies, tax preparation

What is a Schedule K-1 Form? Schedule K-1 is a tax form you receive from entities such as Partnerships, S corporations, Trusts and Estates. Schedule K-1 reports income, deductions, and credits received from an entity that should be recorded on an...
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The Checkboxes You Should Review When Considering a Trust Versus LLC For Holding Rental Property

By Scott Smith
August 23, 2018
Business Advice, llc vs trust, real estate entity structure, real estate llc, real estate trust
, By Scott Smith
August 23, 2018
Business Advice, llc vs trust, real estate entity structure, real estate llc, real estate trust
, By Scott Smith
August 23, 2018
Business Advice, llc vs trust, real estate entity structure, real estate llc, real estate trust
, By Scott Smith
August 23, 2018
Business Advice, llc vs trust, real estate entity structure, real estate llc, real estate trust
, By Scott Smith
August 23, 2018
Business Advice, llc vs trust, real estate entity structure, real estate llc, real estate trust

Investors who hold property in their own name risk losing everything in court. But Trusts and Limited Liability Company (LLC) structures can give you some much-needed protection in an industry where 90% of us are sued at some point in our...
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The Cons To Consider When Moving Your Rental Property Into An LLC

By Scott Smith
August 07, 2018
Business Advice, LLC rental property, real estate entity structure, real estate start up costs, rental property in LLC
, By Scott Smith
August 07, 2018
Business Advice, LLC rental property, real estate entity structure, real estate start up costs, rental property in LLC
, By Scott Smith
August 07, 2018
Business Advice, LLC rental property, real estate entity structure, real estate start up costs, rental property in LLC
, By Scott Smith
August 07, 2018
Business Advice, LLC rental property, real estate entity structure, real estate start up costs, rental property in LLC
, By Scott Smith
August 07, 2018
Business Advice, LLC rental property, real estate entity structure, real estate start up costs, rental property in LLC

This is a guest post is brought to you by: Scott Smith, Esq., lead attorney and founder of Royal Legal Solutions.
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How to Pass Your Wealth to the Next Generation Like a Boss!

By Thomas Castelli
July 05, 2018
Business Advice

So you spent your entire life building your business and real estate empire. It has afforded you and your family a world class lifestyle.
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