we are realtors buying investment homes. Is it better to purchase them in our name or under our LLC for tax and liability reason

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Limited liability companies (LLC's) are often good vehicles for holding real estate investments. Lenders are often hesitant to extend a loan to an LLC without a personal guaranty from the LLC's owners. If you have to give personal guaranty and the LLC defaults on the loan, your credit will be affected. You should consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.

An LLC is a business form that does provide some advantages but does have some drawbacks.

In the most basic and general terms an LLC features are that its members have limited liability for the entity's debts and obligations, similar to the status of shareholders in a corporation, and its income and losses are normally passed through to the owners as if it were a partnership.

Using the written documentation you have is a good place to begin. Contact a local lawyer - many may give you a free consultation for an hour - to discuss your specifics. Far too many variables exist in the short post you wrote for any further observation by me. Many Tampa attorneys have information posted here on Avvo.

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No one can know what the record is in the case because online we cannot see your documents. You need a lawyer. Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

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