Real Estate Investing
“Should I hold my rentals in an LLC?”
Whether to hold rental properties in an LLC often depends on how the properties are financed, how much liability protection is being sought, and how the ownership structure fits the overall tax and recordkeeping picture. In some cases, lenders, insurance coverage, and state filing requirements can shape the decision as much as tax treatment does. The answer can also vary based on whether there is one property or several, and whether the rentals are actively managed or more passive. For many owners, the key issue is how the legal and tax pieces work together rather than the entity alone. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“Should I put my rental properties into an LLC?”
“Do I need an LLC for my rental properties?”
“Is it better for me to hold my rentals in an LLC?”
“Should my rental properties be owned by an LLC?”
“I flipped a severely distressed house in less than a year, will my massive profits be taxed as ordinary income or short-term capital gains?”
“I am selling a highly profitable rental property and want to use a 1031 exchange, exactly how long do I have to officially identify a replacement property?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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