In this episode of the Simple Sales Podcast, we discuss the financial benefits of structuring a real estate business properly, especially for agents earning six figures. We highlight the advantages of forming an LLC or S-Corp over staying a sole proprietor, including tax savings and personal asset protection from lawsuits. We break down each structure, emphasizing that an LLC offers flexibility and liability protection, while an S-Corp can reduce self-employment taxes but requires paying a reasonable salary. We also stress the importance of separating business and personal finances, using bookkeeping software like QuickBooks or Xero, reviewing financial statements regularly, and keeping organized records to simplify tax season. Taking these steps early can save agents time, money, and stress, ensuring long-term financial success.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.