How to set up LLC structure for current/future properties

[Brad Neihardt]

I have recently acquired my first property. Looking for help/advice on setting up LLC structure for this property and future properties. I want to be able to build business credit so in the future I don't have to provide a personal guarantee. I also want to isolate each property in its own LLC for liability purposes.

[Ned Carey]

@Brad Neihardt several points to clear up some misconceptions. 

1) Business credit is not that important in real estate. Loans will be made on your personal credit and the deal. 

2) you may never get to the point you won't have to personally guarantee a loan. 

3) An LLC for each property is generally considered overkill. There is a high cost in both time and dollars due to the complexity you add.

4) if you wanted to hold the property in an LLC you should have bought it in the LLC to start. This is not an insurmountable problem but it can have issues like a due on sale clause of any loan or losing your title insurance.

5) An LLC is the last resort for liability. Running your business properly and knowing and following the laws is first, then comes insurance then comes the LLC. An LLC is a good idea for many, but it is not perfect liability protection.