I want to start a real estate investing company. I want to purchase, flip, fix up. etc. Does this require licensing? I know people do this under their personal credit. I want to take advantage of the tax shelters and reduced personal liability.

thanks

 

  • JohnGalt 3:47 am on November 8, 2009

    Licensing (actually registration) requirements depend on who you solicit money from.

    To reduce liability, form an LLC or a sub-s corp, but you will still have to personally guarantee any loans. You can have several LPs under the LLC. The real issues come about based on your capital structure, not the business you are in.

  • Jeff S. 11:01 pm on November 8, 2009

    No, you do NOT need a license to start a Real Estate Investing Company !

    If you want some reduction in your liability, it is best to do it in either an LLC or a Corporation…. the problem there, is that you will need to build up credit in either one of those prior to making any purchases. If you do get private money, you CANNOT mix money from several investors without the proper SECURITIES licensing or you may have a very unpleasant time with the FEDS ! One investors money for one deal only…. unless you like to live dangerously !