by Lee Chen | Jun 27, 2016 | Asset Protection, Real Estate
People who have read Mark Kohler’s Lawyers are Liars know that our philosophy with respect to asset protection is the “multiple barrier approach” to put as many barriers as you can between you and someone who would sue you. For owners of real estate, one of primary...
by Lee Chen | May 10, 2016 | Business planning, Real Estate
We are frequently asked by clients whether their plans to buy and sell real estate will subject them to status as a “dealer” in real estate, and therefore subject their profits to ordinary income treatment and self-employment tax. In general, the sale of real estate...
by Lee Chen | Apr 5, 2016 | Asset Protection, Business planning, Real Estate
We are frequently called upon by clients to assist them with reviewing their real estate purchase transactions to ensure that their interests are adequately protected. While every real estate purchase transaction is different, there are due diligence items that are...
by Lee Chen | Jan 5, 2016 | Law
Private lending (commonly referred to as “Hard Money” in the Industry) is often touted as a safe vehicle for individuals who are new to real estate investing for learning the basics of evaluating a deal, or by experienced investors seeking to generate passive income...
by Lee Chen | Nov 17, 2015 | Business planning, Law
Most experienced real estate investors decide to use a property management company to handle the leasing and maintenance of their real estate investment. For many of our passive real estate investors, having the right property manager is a key component to generating...