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Real estate services. Acquisition to disposition.

Real estate investors and operators need a stack of legal and tax services: lease templates, deed transfers, lien filings, 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains, property holding LLCs for asset isolation, property management LLCs for operations, title insurance for clean ownership. We cover the full stack for residential and commercial real estate.

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Why our real estate services

Real estate operations, structured right. From day 1.

One LLC per property

Best practice for portfolios: each property in its own LLC for asset isolation. Tenant claim at property A cannot reach property B. We form and structure portfolios.

Management entity separate

Property management LLC handles operations; holding LLCs hold property. S-Corp election on management LLC unlocks tax savings for active investors.

1031 exchange to defer gains

Capital gains tax on real estate sale can be deferred (sometimes indefinitely) via 1031 exchange. 45-day identification, 180-day close. We coordinate QI and replacement entity setup.

Lease structure matters

NNN vs. gross, escalation clauses, TI allowance, holdover, assignment restrictions. The lease is the most important document in commercial real estate. We generate landlord or tenant favorable variants.

Title insurance protection

One-time premium, coverage for life of ownership. Protects against title defects, undisclosed heirs, recording errors. Required by lenders; recommended for buyers.

Multi-state coverage

Real estate investments often cross state lines. Each state has its own deed format, recording office, lien rules. We handle all 51 jurisdictions.

FAQ

About Real Estate.

Why hold each property in its own LLC?
Asset isolation. If a tenant at property A sues, only property A's LLC is exposed. Properties B and C in separate LLCs are protected. Standard best practice for portfolios above 2-3 properties.
What is a 1031 exchange?
Reinvest proceeds from real estate sale into replacement property within 180 days. Capital gains tax deferred. Common strategy for real estate investors building wealth long-term.
Do I need title insurance?
Required by lenders for any mortgage. Optional for cash purchases, strongly recommended. Owner's policy is one-time premium for life of ownership. Cheap insurance against major title problems.
How is property management LLC structured?
Two-tier: property holding LLCs hold real estate; separate management LLC contracts with each holding LLC for management. Management LLC fees generate active income (S-Corp eligible). Common for active investors.
What is a mechanic's lien?
Construction lien securing contractor's right to payment by attaching to the property they improved. Strict state-specific deadlines (30-180 days from last work). Critical for contractors and subs to preserve payment rights.
What about residential rentals?
Same structure applies: one LLC per property, optional management LLC, residential lease template instead of commercial. Our services cover both commercial and residential.
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