Whether in real estate or other ventures, investing carries inherent risks, from lawsuits to creditor claims.

We will seller carry 2 or 3 commercial multis. 

The syndicator raising capital from a base of 100 investors and getting compensated with “carry”, that’s more a business model.  

You get the exact same protection as putting each property in a different LLC; the potential liabilities of each property won’t carry over to additional properties as they would if multiple properties are titled in a single LLC.  

To what extent will the parties be free to carry on other businesses- while the joint venture subsists- if one party pulls outIs it intended that spouses/partners should also be shareholders, to allow for tax advantages from a broader split of dividends?

This should be done by all investors irrespective of their strategy in addition LLC's, if deemed necessary and appropriate insurance which should always be carried.

Check with Carrie Cimler, Sr.

Here are a few ideas you might explore:Set up expense categories that align with your rental (cleaning, utilities, HOA, repairs, management fees, etc.) to see where the money really goes each month.Run monthly profit & loss reports so you can spot when you’re dipping into reserves or carrying certain months.Create “class tracking” or tags (like “off-season” vs.

An empty calendar doesn’t just mean a lack of income; it means paying the mortgage, utilities, and other carrying costs entirely out of your own pocket.

So, why do investment properties carry a higher interest rate than primary homes?