#113 - LLCs for Tech Pros: Protect Your Real Estate Today with Garrett and Ted Sutton

Send us Fan MailThink your W-2 income is safe once you invest in real estate? Think again. In this episode, Rich Dad Advisors Garrett and Ted Sutton join Steven to break down exactly how tech professionals can protect their assets before problems happen. From the right way to use LLCs, to why insurance alone isn’t enough, this father-son legal team shares clear, practical strategies every investor should know. Plus, hear about their upcoming financial education projects, including a law book for teens, narrated by a golden doodle. Whether you own one rental or ten, this episode could save you thousands (and a lawsuit).Connect with our guests:Facebook @corporatedirectInstagram @corporatedirectYouTube - TENERO and Garrett Suttonhttps://www.youtube.com/@TeneroOfficialhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GarrettSuttonTwitter / X @GarrettSuttonLinkedIn - Garrett Sutton https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettsutton/LinkedIn  - Ted Sutton https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-sutton-esq-703493116/Episode highlights:(1:14) Why asset protection is critical for investors(11:01) What is an LLC, and why every property shouldn’t be in the same one(15:21) Should you invest in syndications through your name or an LLC?(18:08) The charging order: how it protects your assets after a lawsuit(24:07) How in-state LLCs and Wyoming holding LLCs work together(28:28) Can you move an existing property into an LLC after purchase?(30:00) Insurance tips most investors forget when using LLCs(47:16) Why annual LLC maintenance matters, and how most people mess it up(50:01) A law book for teens? Ted’s new legal literacy project—Share this with your tech friends who you think would benefit from learning about passive income and alternative real estate investments. For more resources and guides, check these out:Crack the Code https://www.aritacapital.com/crack-the-code/Investor 101 https://www.aritacapital.com/investor-101-resource/Due Diligence Resource https://www.aritacapital.com/dd-checklist-resource/If you want to learn more, reach out at:Email: [email protected]:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritasteven/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/the.real.arita