What is the best way to form the companies (S-corp for management is separate) needed for a global real estate outfit? This includes asset protection, tax advantages, and operational efficiency. I want those of us inv...

But, know what you want to accomplish beforehand.Creative Finance is a great way to buy properties when done properly and lawfully.

@Drew Sygit has some good resources on investing in Metro Detroit, including the city proper.

Only then can a proper inspection commence.

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I haven’t filed my most recent tax return yet and want to make sure everything is set up correctly from the start - including Schedule E reporting, depreciation strategy, and proper entity timing.I plan to operate this as a real estate business (not just a personal tax return) and will be forming an LLC for my portfolio this year, so I’m looking for someone who can advise on both tax strategy and entity structure as I scale into additional properties.If you have a CPA you personally use and trust for your rental properties, I would really appreciate any referrals.Thank you!

I had thought that the Series LLC would effectively isolate the properties liability, if I have them organized properly each in their own Series, but I'm not sure if it works that way in the real world.

But if you are set on a move-in-ready SFH in Phoenix proper, $150k is likely below today’s reality for most neighborhoods. 

This can be changed if a superior lien executes a subordination document and that document is filed properly. 

Quote from @Martin Penn: The issue of Out of State Investing does take proper connections such as people know each other which that is a team.