REI Wealth Monthly Issue 09 | Page 68

ASSET PROTECTION 101: WHAT IS AN LLC? NELLIE AKALP n my previous article in REI Wealth Magazine The LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a popular Issue 8, I spoke of the potential risks involved in asset protection vehicle for real estate investors. An real estate investment – namely, the risk that LLC essentially forms a wall that shields individual your personal assets are vulnerable should you owners from personal liability. In addition to this be sued by a tenant or property guest. There are personal liability protection, forming an LLC can also measures you can take to prevent such a offer tax advantages and other benefits. scenario from playing out.