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No matter how you own your rental properties – directly or in a business structure like a Limited Liability Company (LLC) – always treat it operationally like a separate business.
The financial immune system protects your business from the most harmful effects of outside events which negatively affect the demand for your products and services, or your ability to supply them.
Are you worried about the impact on COVID-19 on your rental real estate investments? Rental property owners face new and significant business challenges due to the impact of COVID-19. I want you to be proactive and prepared to take practical steps to meet those challenges.
Are you a homeowner who is looking for additional sources of income? Consider House Hacking 2.0 – using your existing home to generate rental income while you are still living in it.
My husband Steve and I are first-generation rental property owners. Some things turned out exactly the way we anticipated, and others were a surprise.
Spend the time financially preparing for being a real estate investor before you begin. Direct investment in real estate can be rewarding, but it comes with substantial risks – especially when you’re just getting started.