Real estate can definitely be a lot of work, but it’s usually worth it because of the long-term cash flow, tax benefits, and potential appreciation, especially when your management setup actually protects your bottom line.From a tax perspective, if you go the self-management route, you can write off repairs, maintenance, and handyman costs, which helps offset rental income.

As you step into the world of real estate investing and begin shaping your investment strategy, it’s essential to focus early on two often-overlooked foundations: tax planning and asset protection.

Insurance is always a great first line of defense with an umbrella policy being a great way to protect in case anything unfortunate were to happen.

But if I had a single unit my asset protection alone is very close to $3k (in CA LLC is minimum $800) it would not be that low.  

.* Protect their capital.

Hi everyone.I'm eying a multifamily property and was wondering whether lenders lend for Auctions?

Others prefer the protection right away.

Also keep an eye on public records for pre-foreclosures or probate filings; those are often low-cost, high-ROI sources if you’re willing to put in a bit of legwork.

I have my eye on other spots in Idaho, though prices have kept me away ($200k per 1/2 acre in more common destinations)!

They want to protect their investment as much as I want to protect mine so it makes sense why they can almost guarantee an 8% return, it makes sense right?