San Francisco Real Estate – Buying property in San Francisco or investing in real estate in the bay area means you need a guide. We explain what you need to know about San Francisco real estate. From the real estate market, property and income taxes, as well as a detailed look at the top neighborhoods […]
Founding a company (real estate) – You want to found your first company? Requirements for you as a founder, share capital, shareholder agreements, costs for the foundation, legal forms and checklists. This sounds complicated for beginners, but it is actually quite simple. The process of founding a company is usually relatively the same. I have […]
Legal forms – What types of company are there? If you want to found your first company, then the choice of the legal form is one of the first steps in the process of founding a company. Whether it is a special real estate company or a start-up, here I have summarized all types of […]
Limited partnership (KG) – The limited partnership is a German legal form founded by two or more persons and managed by at least one partner. The main feature of this legal form of business is the division of liability risk: at least one partner has unlimited liability and at least one partner has exclusive business […]
General partnership (OHG) – The general partnership is a German legal form founded by two or more persons and managed by at least one partner. As the name suggests, it is primarily focused on commercial enterprise and is thus subject to the German Commercial Code (HGB) in the legal sense. Back to all: Legal forms. […]
Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts (GbR) – The Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts is a German legal form which is established by two or more persons for a certain period of time in order to conduct a certain business together or to achieve a common goal. It is therefore always for a specific purpose and usually exists only as […]
General Partnerships for Real Estate – For the beginnings of a real estate business, a general partnership can have many advantages. From tax benefits, to an easy formation process, this type of business partnership is great for real estate investing. We give you a detailed overview, explaining how to form a general partnership, the benefits […]
REITS – Real Estate Investment Trusts are forms of real estate ownership which allow investors to invest in a large portfolio of real estate investments. There are advantages and disadvantages, as well as potential risks of investing in REITs. REITs are basically investing in real estate stocks. Taxation, how to form a REIT, ways to […]
Buying a villa – exposés of first-class properties are not found on real estate portals. Villas are gladly bought and sold discreetly. The purchase of real estate has a fixed procedure: Property search, inspection, negotiations, purchase contract, notary, taxes & Co. The purchase of villas is of course somewhat more demanding. If only because you […]
Selling a villa – The sale of villas and exclusive estates does not follow a regular scheme. Why? The more exclusive the property, the more likely sellers are looking for absolutely discreet real estate agents. The technical term here: off market properties. They do not show up in any real estate portal. Off market properties […]
C Corporation – Of the types of real estate entities, companies, and corporations, the C corporation is among the most popular for real estate investments and investors. It provides limited liability, and allows for many investors, unlike the S corporation. That means it is often explained as a more large-scale real estate investment business. We […]
Owning Multiple Real Estate Entities – Is it worth it to own multiple companies for real estate investments? No doubt. With multiple entities you are more likely to reducce liability, and redce the amount you pay on taxes by being able to choose freely from different types of companies. Whether you have multiple LLCs, an […]
