best way to structure a rental property collection

General Real Estate Investing
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Hi All,

I have a few rental properties in Texas and am considering purchasing one in Ohio. I live in Nevada. Unfortunately, they are in my name and it’s time to restructure them into a proper legal form where my liability is minimized. My initial thought is to have a Nevada LLC, own Texas LLCs that own the properties individually. Also, the Nevada LLc would own the Ohio LLC. I considered the Texas Series LLC, but felt it has not been thoroughly tested. Also, I assumed that I would have to create LLc’s in the state where the properties are located. Presumably, a Nevada LLc, would have to register to do business in another state which costs the same amount as having a LLC in the state. Is this true?
Any analysis and suggestions would be welcome.
thanks in advance

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you’re making it waaaay too complicated.

You’re considering three entities, each with federal as well as state franchise filing requirements. In Texas, you may also be creating a tiered structure, further complicating your franchise tax returns. All of that complication comes with both bookkeeping hassle and cost to handle the returns.

A NV LLC can own property in TX, but must register to do business in TX. The cost is exactly the same as a TX LLC, but avoids the hassle and cost of multiple returns.

I would assume that Ohio is the same.