How to Structure Your Real Estate Flipping Anderson Business Advisors Podcast

In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq. chats with Jeffrey Cottle, Esq., Senior Attorney at Anderson Business Advisors, about the world of house flipping, with a focus on how to handle the tax implications. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding "dealer" status with the IRS and explores strategies like asset protection. Toby and Jeff discuss limitations placed on frequent flippers and analyze the pros and cons of different business structures like LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps. It concludes by examining the most common scenarios Jeff encounters at Anderson Advisors when working with house flippers.
Highlights/Topics:
Jeff Cottle intro
Flipping all comes down to ‘intent’ with the IRS
Avoid “dealer” status, and consider asset protection when flipping
1031 exchanges, installment sales are not available to dealers
Flipping risks increase with each new property you purchase
Pros and cons to LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps
What is the “typical” scenario Jeff sees for flippers?
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Resources:
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Jeffrey Cottle LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-cottle-019a75a2/
Anderson Advisors
https://andersonadvisors.com/
Toby Mathis on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/tobymathisesq