pros and cons of holding property in an LLC?

pros and cons of holding property in an LLC?

Fayetteville, AR · Member since 2015 · 80 posts · 34 votes

I'm new at this. I have a property under contract. should I look into forming an LLC?

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Rental Property Investor · Rockford, IL · Member since 2014 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Yes. Long-term holds should be in an LLC.

That will be a commercial loan, more than likely. So, not sure how the secondary market fits into that. Any conforming loan should be saleable, as far as I know, but I'm not a note expert.

I'd tend to take the opinion of an accountant over an attorney on that question, but that's just me.

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  • Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2014 · 65 posts · 29 votes
    10y

    I would not, maybe when you own 20-30 units. V

  • Rental Property Investor · Rockford, IL · Member since 2014 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    10y

    @Diane Stinebaugh,

    It depends. Is this for rental or a flip?

  • Fayetteville, AR · Member since 2015 · 80 posts · 34 votes
    10y

    rental.  And I wanted to buy using a conventional 30 yr fixed.  but I just got off the phone with a lawyer who said secondary markets don't like loaning to LLCs

  • Rental Property Investor · Rockford, IL · Member since 2014 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    10y

    Yes. Long-term holds should be in an LLC.

    That will be a commercial loan, more than likely. So, not sure how the secondary market fits into that. Any conforming loan should be saleable, as far as I know, but I'm not a note expert.

    I'd tend to take the opinion of an accountant over an attorney on that question, but that's just me.

  • Fayetteville, AR · Member since 2015 · 80 posts · 34 votes
    10y

    @David Dachtera,

    thank you!

  • Rasheeda GreenPro Member
    Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 4 votes
    10y

    Hi Diane. I am new too. Based on what I've learned so far though, the answer depends on your goal and the level of protection you want. As an individual you (and all of your assets) are exposed in the event of a lawsuit; whereas, there is limited liability with an LLC - meaning the lawsuit can only get access to the assets of the LLC.

    That is my understanding. But I certainly suggest you Google it, consult a real estate lawyer and resources within BP.

    Best wishes.

  • Fayetteville, AR · Member since 2015 · 80 posts · 34 votes
    10y

    @Rasheeda Green

    Hi Rasheeda!  thank you.  I'm new, too.

    Do you have property yet?

  • Rasheeda GreenPro Member
    Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 4 votes
    10y

    @Diane Stinebaugh I do, but it was my primary residence and was not purchased with all the understanding and intent of being a rental property, so I still consider myself new.

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