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Jill Keller LLC or Not from a Liability Standpoint?
24 May 2025 | 4 replies
LLCs can help shield you from personal liability if a tenant were to ever sue as well as offer protection against creditors in case of a personal judgment through charging order protection, when the LLC has been structured appropriately.
Mohamed Youssef Mixing Rental and Personal Finances
21 May 2025 | 4 replies
While establishing distinct legal entities is a good first step in shielding assets from potential liabilities, this protection can be easily undermined by commingling funds.Commingling creates a significant vulnerability in an asset protection strategy.
John Franczyk House Hacking - Legal Structure for Rental Unit?
17 May 2025 | 8 replies
How can he shield his personal assets from liabilities if the entire building is in his name?
Nate Garvey New investor, building my roadmap
22 May 2025 | 13 replies
Implementing the proper legal and financial structures can help shield your personal wealth, reduce your exposure to litigation, and limit access for potential creditors.
Andrew Williams First-Time Buyer in Atlanta: How Much House Should I Buy for a House Hack?
18 June 2025 | 12 replies
This will shield you from taking on more debt than you should. 
Nicholas Sanchez Investment Portfolio Strategy - LLC and Tax
29 May 2025 | 8 replies
LLCs can help shield you from personal liability if a tenant were to ever sue as well as offer protection against creditors in case of a personal judgment through charging order protection, when the LLC has been structured appropriately.
William Lockwood Beginner and looking for advice
28 May 2025 | 9 replies
Implementing the proper legal and financial structures can help shield your personal wealth, reduce your exposure to litigation, and limit access for potential creditors.
Weston Rutkowski Professional Bullfighter turning into a Rookie Real Estate Investor
31 May 2025 | 13 replies
Implementing the proper legal structures from the start (such as LLCs, land trusts, or layered entities) can shield your personal assets, limit exposure, and give you greater confidence to scale your investments.This isn’t just about playing defense, it’s about building your empire on a strong, resilient foundation.Build the Right Team Early: One of the best moves you can make is assembling a team of trusted professionals who specialize in real estate, particularly a tax advisor and asset protection attorney who understand the unique challenges and goals of investors.
Hardik Patel Investing in rental properties with a friend, considering structuring as LLC
27 May 2025 | 12 replies
LLCs can help shield you from personal liability if a tenant were to ever sue as well as offer protection against creditors in case of a personal judgment through charging order protection, when the LLC has been structured appropriately. 
Charlie Green Structuring a 12-Month Note—Prefer Junior Lien or Personal Guaranty?
22 May 2025 | 8 replies
High yields can shield a well-constructed portfolio in high risk lending because the expected loss comes from the fact that while an above-average percentage of the loans will default, most will perform.