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Open a business bank account?

Ryan Busby
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Hello fellow investors!

Three days ago I closed on a duplex - one unit has two years left on a lease and I will be living in the other unit (house hacking). 

I have two questions:

1) Should I open an LLC, even if I'm just renting out a single unit?

2) Should I open a business bank account for all rent and expenses? (If so, any suggestions on a good bank to go through?) 

Thanks in advance!

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Emily Pierce
  • Rental Property Investor
  • West Palm Beach, FL
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Emily Pierce
  • Rental Property Investor
  • West Palm Beach, FL
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Hi Ryan, something to think about with the LLC is that you'll likely lose your homestead tax credit if you'll be living in one unit. Also, I believe you'll also lose your capital gains tax exemption if you want to sell.

The terms of your mortgage contract may not allow you to convert to an LLC anyway and the mortgage could be called due.

I personally would not put my personal residence into an LLC. Just a few things to consider.

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