Tax Smart Real Estate Investors Podcast

269. The Cold Hard Truth About LLCs for Real Estate Investors with Ron Rohde, Esq.

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Apr 16, 2024
Ron Rohde, Esq, an experienced attorney specializing in real estate law, discusses LLCs for real estate investors in the podcast. Topics include common LLC structures, how to protect the corporate veil, the role of umbrella insurance, avoiding LLC mistakes, and transitioning from residential to industrial real estate investing.
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INSIGHT

LLC Protects Personal Assets

  • An LLC limits liability to the assets within the LLC, protecting personal assets from lawsuits.
  • This legal structure encourages economic activity by allowing investors to risk capital safely.
ADVICE

Umbrella Insurance Is Secondary

  • Use an umbrella insurance policy as a secondary protection layer, not a replacement for LLCs.
  • Rely on LLCs for primary asset protection and umbrella policies for additional coverage like defamation suits.
ADVICE

Tailor LLC Structure to Risk

  • Choose LLC structure based on personal risk tolerance and equity invested.
  • Consider using a basic LLC for initial investments; add layers like a Wyoming LLC for anonymity and better asset protection as equity grows.
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