Next Level Real Estate Asset Protection

Successful Real Estate Investors Think Like Business Owners, Not Like Hobbyists AND THAT'S THE KEY TO BUILDING A PASSIVE-INCOME "EMPIRE" Lots of people dabble in real estate. Some own a few rental units; some flip one or two houses a year; others slowly build a real estate portfolio so that by the time they retire they own a dozen properties. And then there are those real estate "unicorns" who somehow manage to acquire thirty or forty properties after only three years in the game-- and who go on to build legacy-level wealth. What's their secret? What do they do differently? It's all in their mindset. These successful people think like business owners, not part-time hobbyists. They are growth oriented from day one. They invest in their businesses, they pursue opportunities aggressively, and they use leverage to increase their buying power. They also understand the importance of asset protection and good tax planning. But they pursue these strategies in ways that empower their business rather than limit it. They use smartly designed entity structures that provide them with privacy, risk mitigation, security, and tax benefits but that don't hold them back when it comes time to grow the business. That's next level asset protection, and that's what this book is all about.

Next Level Real Estate Asset Protection: Comprehensive Strategies for Investors is your step-by-step manual for building your own empire of passive income and becoming a billionaire. Finding reliable real estate investing advice may be difficult. Everyone in the real estate business seems to be using a unique approach. Not because people are inherently dishonest, but rather because they could interpret circumstances according to their limited knowledge and experience. CPAs view investments from a tax-advantaged standpoint. Attorneys have a focus on asset protection. Additionally, all of those financial planners, entity mills, and online trainers are just concerned with getting you to purchase their services.

This book cuts through the confusion that pervades today's real estate investor's understanding of asset protection. It provides in-depth, easy to understand analysis of different asset protection entities as they relate to real estate investing.

This book is a pragmatic and creative approach to legal and asset protection issues faced by investors in Texas real estate, particularly investors in residential and smaller commercial properties. It is not intended to be a textbook or comprehensive academic treatise. Rather, it contains practical perspectives and techniques developed over the years in the course of advising and representing investors. Since there are usually as many opinions as there are lawyers in a room, it should be no surprise if other lawyers disagree with at least some of my conclusions. In response, I would point out that there is nothing theoretical in this book. Every strategy I describe has been tried and has succeeded in the real world. Having said that, every reader should consult his or her attorney prior to implementing any of my suggestions in order to insure compatibility with individual circumstances. Business plans vary and so do investments and asset protection strategies. This book does not offer legal guidance to any particular person with regard to any particular case. Note also that the law changes and evolves, often rapidly. While cases and statutes are cited in this book, the reader should do independent research to ascertain the current status of the law before relying on any of these citations. If you are a real estate investor who owns (or aspires to own) 10, 20, or 50 or more properties, then you should consider reading this book. If you use creative methods such as wraparounds and "subject to" transactions then you may find this volume very useful indeed. However, if your goal is to assemble an international consortium to purchase Rockefeller Center or Trump Tower, then this is probably not the volume for you. All real estate investors should form the habit of doing thorough due diligence prior to investing in real estate. This includes consulting attorneys, accountants, insurance advisors, and other qualified professionals on overall methods and goals as well as specific transactions. Every investor should have a team of seasoned professionals available to answer questions, offer input, and provide customized services. A professional investor will also acquire a basic level of competence in searching and obtaining information and copies from real property and appraisal district records. On the subject of transactional documentation, I urge readers to avoid most standard forms, especially those obtained from the Internet, except for contracts and addenda promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Association of Realtors. Consider all others suspect. Lastly, it has been my experience that good ethics make for good business. Avoid any transaction that even hints of fraud or deception. If it appears too good to be true it probably is. I welcome comments and criticism. I can most easily be reached by email at [email protected]. David J. Willis David J. Willis 30 years’ experience in Texas transactions and litigation Board Certified – Residential Real Estate Law, TBLS Board Certified – Commercial Real Estate Law, TBLS AV rated for ethical standards and professional ability Two law degrees (J.D. and LL.M.) Former adjunct law professor Licensed Texas real estate broker Listed as one of Texas' Top-Rated Lawyers by Law.com Keywords: Real Estate Law, Texas Asset Protection, Texas Real Estate, Investors, LLC Formation, Texas, Nevada, Lawyer, Willis, Legal

This book will teach you how to: • Achieve wealth and cash flow through real estate • Find property with real potential • Show you how to unlock the myths that are holding you back • Negotiating the deal based on the numbers • Evaluate property and purchase price • Increase your income through proven property management tools

Would you build or buy your dream home without a set of blueprints? Of course not. Then why would you go through life without a “money blueprint”? My Own Financial Blueprint shows you how to make a plan for wealth creation—your own money blueprint—through twelve action steps that will transform your financial life. Starting with a new “money mindset,” Ruben Ruiz walks you through eleven more steps, including how to generate your own income system and make money through tax plans, real estate, business equity, and other endeavors. Anyone who seeks to be among the 6 percent of Americans who are financially independent must make a change from a “fixed mindset” to a “growth mindset,” asserts Ruiz. Anyone who will make that change will be able to implement the twelve models to attain wealth. Financial independence begins with setting the right goals so that you can get to the next level. It’s about completing what you start. It’s even simpler than you think, and with a master money mentor as your guide, you’re already set up for success.

For decades, a secret army of tax attorneys, accountants and wealth managers has been developing into the shadowy Wealth Defence Industry. These ‘agents of inequality’ are paid millions to hide trillions for the richest 0.01%. In this book, inequality expert Chuck Collins, who himself inherited a fortune, interviews the leading players and gives a unique insider account of how this industry is doing everything it can to create and entrench hereditary dynasties of wealth and power. He exposes the inner workings of these “agents of inequality”, showing how they deploy anonymous shell companies, family offices, offshore accounts, opaque trusts, and sham transactions to ensure the world’s richest pay next to no tax. He ends by outlining a robust set of policies that democratic nations can implement to shut down the Wealth Defence Industry for good. This shocking exposé of the insidious machinery of inequality is essential reading for anyone wanting the inside story of our age of plutocratic plunder and stashed cash.

Strategies that are effective and legal for putting one’s assets safely out of reach In today’s increasingly litigious world, the shielding of assets has become a prominent issue for financial planners, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. Asset Protection details methods that are both legally and morally legitimate for protecting one’s assets from creditors, lawsuits, and scams. Bringing economic common sense and legitimacy to an area that is drowning in gimmickry, two of today’s top lawyers examine the fundamental issues in this growing area, avoiding dense legalese to make the book accessible to anyone. Asset Protection covers everything readers want to know about: Establishing an effective asset protection program Today’s most popular, established strategies Newer strategies that are still being resolved by the courts