Do I need an LLC business to start RE Investing?

Do I need an LLC business to start RE Investing?

Rental Property Investor · Portland, OR · Member since 2018 · 25 posts · 4 votes

I am forming a team/business partner to start on real estate investing, and I want to ask if we need to get some kind of formal business licence such as an LLC...or we can just do it in personal/individual level?

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Real Estate Agent · Houma, LA · Member since 2016 · 240 posts · 115 votes
8y

If you are dealing with partners, I would highly suggest creating an LLC entity AND have it include a an operating agreement that covers who does what and how you will eventually dissolve the company/dispose of the property.

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney nor do I play one on the internet.

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  • Real Estate Investor & Consultant · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2016 · 620 posts · 386 votes
    8y

    @Katie Huynh no you do not...you can start investing/buying personally. 

    But from a legal liability standpoint and tax purposes, its your best option to file an LLC.

    Onward.

    sjw

  • Real Estate Agent · Houma, LA · Member since 2016 · 240 posts · 115 votes
    8y

    If you are dealing with partners, I would highly suggest creating an LLC entity AND have it include a an operating agreement that covers who does what and how you will eventually dissolve the company/dispose of the property.

    Disclaimer: I am not an attorney nor do I play one on the internet.

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    Investor · Leawood, KS · Member since 2017 · 178 posts · 108 votes
    8y
    I agree with Clint bc you have a partner. Protect the relationship. Without him/her tho a good umbrella policy will be ok for first one or two.
  • Rental Property Investor · Portland, OR · Member since 2018 · 25 posts · 4 votes
    8y
    Thank you all for your insight and advice. We will establish an llc first.
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