Owning a business can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. After all, you’re having a meaningful impact on your world and the world around you by running your company. Part of running a business is preparing for the future – including a future without you. The best business is one that looks deep into the future and is proactive about future needs. A succession plan can protect your business from getting lost Read More

Real estate investors have options when structuring their investments. We’ve been exploring those structures, from putting them into an LLC to forming a land trust. These and numerous other structures can provide a boost to your income, protect you from liability, allow you to manage separate properties more effectively, and more. These are all true for a Limited Partnership (LP). LPs used to be one of the most Read More

When you do business in Florida, there are several laws that shield you and your business partners from unfair practices. Florida Statute 772.11 provides unique protections – defending businesses and individuals from what’s referred to as “civil theft or exploitation.” The aim of this bill is to ensure victims of violations of statutes 812.012-812.037 or statute 825.103(1) have recourse. If a person is able to prove Read More

Anyone who has sought and/or secured a mortgage loan is likely familiar with “due-on-sale” clauses (often referred to as “acceleration clauses”). These provisions are built into almost all mortgage contracts to protect lenders from certain practices and interest rates that sit below the market standard at that time. The provision is as it sounds in the title – the entire balance of the mortgage becomes due on the Read More

As a real estate investor, it’s sensible to protect your investments and shield your personal finances from issues that arise on your properties. We can’t predict everything that can and will go wrong for tenants on our properties, so it’s important to have homeowners insurance. These policies generally cover damage to your property, loss or theft on the property, and, most importantly for real estate investors, Read More

There’s no magic trick to guarantee success in real estate, but one of the best tools for any Florida real estate investor is knowledge. Understanding all the resources available to you gives you a leg up when navigating the market. Interest-only loans are an alternative to typical mortgages and other loans investors should consider. These types of loans provide more flexibility upfront while securing larger Read More

In recent months, we’ve put a lot of focus on the different ways you can manage your real estate portfolio. Starting and expanding your real estate holdings can be a hugely profitable venture, but there are risks you need to be aware of along the way. Last month, we touched on why managing your real estate through LLCs can be hugely beneficial. It’s a decision that can smooth out the entire process, even with a few Read More

As the real estate market continues to thrive, we want to make sure you’re prepared and aware of the options available to real estate investors looking to expand their portfolios in Florida. We’ve talked a lot about owning real estate in your own name vs. owning real estate through the formation of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Another tool to keep in mind is forming a Land Trust. A land trust is a legal entity Read More

Real estate is a thriving industry right now, with people turning dreams into reality as property values skyrocket and the market continues to move throughout Florida. The thriving market has some less experienced individuals getting involved and building up impressive portfolios relatively quickly. With inexperience, however, comes greater risk when investors don’t consider the best ways to structure their real Read More

At Bryant Taylor Law, we regularly work with real estate investors looking to protect their investments and set up the optimal legal structure for their portfolios. Even if you’re just starting your real estate portfolio or have a wide range of properties to protect, it’s imperative to get this process right so you don’t face additional costs or legal issues in the future. Putting your name on an investment can feel Read More