Setting Up A Company

im looking to get in to investment arena and based on my expirence and lack of funding Im thinking starting a contracting company is the direction for me to build some capital then unload it on RE. My question is I was hoping to start up a businees under soleprop. Is this a good way to start or am I not giving myself enough protection?

Comments(2)

  • DaveREI29th October, 2003

    as a sole proprietor, you basically have no protection.... I would recommend S Corp or LLC, consult attorney or CPA

  • classimg29th October, 2003

    Sole propritorship offer ZERO protection: There are 3 tools to create protection from: Taxes, Probate, and Lawsuits.

    Our suggestion:
    A. Create a charitable remainder trust, Section 664D of the tax code C – Corp to operate the business! To protect your income tax.

    B. Use the tool that works –Well drafted a family limited partnership. Section 704 of the IRS code – they have been used since 1916; and ratified in all 50 states. Family Limited Partnership – (stops lawsuits cold) where it does not matter if you change states.

    C. Living Trust –
    Separate the ownership NEVER relinquish control and structure the combination of the above (A,B,C) to create the net effect of:
    No capital gains tax

    More retirement income

    No estate tax

    Income tax refund (gives the refund right
    now)

    You control Trust (future payments will be due)

    Best Retirement Plan (well drafted and pre-approved by IRS)

    Lease back the trust assets to the business

    If you have questions, obtain legal advice,
    Eric & Rosa
    [addsig]

Add Comment

Login To Comment