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• How to Start Your Own Charity
  

  I think most people dream of doing more charitable work and giving to others. It’s an amazing feeling to lift and bless another. For some, just donating some time and giving what they can financially is all they can do, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. Oh, how the world would benefit if more of us could just do a little something more to help others in charitable ways. But for others, their dream is a little more grand. Some have the goal to start their own charity. Create their own 501(c)3 or charitable organization. A project that they can control with a board of directors, have fundraisers and events, and maybe even do a little more to impact our society and those in need. I’m writing this article for those ambitious souls that want to start a legitimate non-profit charity. At it’s most basic level a charity ... Read more
• How many properties should I put in my LLC?
  

  Every week, if not every DAY, one of the attorneys in my office is asked this question in a consultation. We take this seriously and have to think….Do we want to rip off our client, or give them the answer that is in THEIR BEST interest. A lot of workshop gurus, and ‘coaches’ working out of cubicles in Nevada (supposedly under the guidance of an attorney), will recommend an LLC for EVERY rental.  I truly believe this is NOT needed for the far majority of real estate investors.  It’s expensive, cumbersome and provides nominal benefit to many clients that just don’t have a lot of equity in their rentals….yet!! Is there a limit on how many properties you can put in an LLC? No.  You can put as many properties as you want into an LLC…but then we have gone to the other extreme.  I don’t want to see my ... Read more