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1031 Exchange — It’s real and you can do it!A 1031 Exchange allows an investor to defer paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is sold, as long as another “like-kind property” is purchased with the profit gained by the sale of the first property.
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Registered Agent — Does your business need one?A “Registered Agent” is also known as a “Statutory Agent". Typically, a statutory agent is responsible for accepting service of official and legal documents on behalf of the business, and for promptly providing the business and owners with these documents.
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Veterans Affairs —Veterans Affairs: a difficult subject for anyone to understand, especially for a Veteran attempting to discern what type of benefit they will receive or if they are even entitled to receive benefits.
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Common Issues for Startup BusinessesNeed help with your Startup? Ohio Lawyer Edward Littlejohn Jr. is here to help. Sign up to receive your own copy of the Consumer Guide to Starting a Business.
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Let’s Talk Numbers… Do Yours Add Up?In a practical world, it is not possible to just go ahead and invest in real estate just because it looks decent and is located in a great location.
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Tips to Minimize Risks with Real Estate InvestmentsInvesting in real estate is quite a risky venture if you do not have the skills of identifying great locations and properties. As a Real Estate Lawyer, I’ve seen some powerful investors who invest in real estate and fund the investment personally.
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Location, Location, Location… You Know the Saying!If you are interested in investing in some real estate, you should never forget the fact that the most important aspect of real estate is location.
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Landlord — Rights and ResponsibilitiesAs a landlord, you have certain obligations under Ohio law, whether or not they are written into a lease. You cannot change these obligations or require the tenant to assume them, and the tenant cannot agree to excuse or waive your performance of them under any circumstances.
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Defining Common Business EntitiesWhen you start your own business, it’s essential that you familiarize yourself with the different types of US business structures. Learn more here!
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Ohio Business Lawyer: Understand the Oil and Gas Boom Before LeasingIf you own land that could potentially be the site of an oil well, you can make a healthy income from leasing it to a drilling company. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind before you sign a lease.