In recent years, limited liability companies, or LLCs as they are frequently known, have become one of the most popular ways for investors to structure their holdings, beating out the formerly more popular limited partnership. From families pooling their money together to Fortune 500 corporations that have subsidiaries, you may have directly or indirectly invested in an LLC without knowing it. This overview was designed to help you understand what LLCs are, why investors use them, and some of the factors you may want to take into consideration before you form an LLC or invest in one.  (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

The Potential Benefits to Using a Limited Liability Company 

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It was a very busy and exciting time for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder and Broker. Brook toured a wonderful family around Boyne City and East Jordan as they looked for Lake Charlevoix waterfront property. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

The clients were somewhat hesitant to take on a second home as they led quite busy lives and wouldn't be using for the next few years. Brook explained the lifecycle of ownership based services Northern Michigan Escapes provides for their clients and that gave them the peace of mind to make such a considerable investment. How did it turn out after a little more than a year, read their heartwarming client testimonial? (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront…

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It was a very busy and exciting time for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder, and Broker. Brook toured a wonderful family around Boyne City and East Jordan as they looked for Lake Charlevoix waterfront property. The clients were somewhat hesitant to take on a second home as they led quite busy lives and wouldn't be using the home for the next few years. Brook explained the lifecycle of ownership-based services Northern Michigan Escapes provides for their clients and that gave them the peace of mind to make such a considerable investment. How did it turn out after a little more than a year, read their heartwarming client testimonial? (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

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Many investors have never owned a stock or bond. Instead, they have most of their net worth tied up in a family business or startup.  In the past twenty years, Limited Liability Companies, or LLCs, have become one of the most popular ways to hold ownership stakes in these types of businesses. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

There are unique benefits and protections afforded to the LLCs owners make it easy to understand why they are so highly favored.  It is essential for you, as a new investor, to understand how they work, why you should care about LLCs and some of the tax implications. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

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SOLD: 02655 H 342Condo Loop Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $279,000
MLS: 452808 - Mountain Villa at Boyne Mountain Resort Sells

Stunning lower unit in Mountain Villa's H building next to the Boyneland lift and close proximity to the village. Needs NOTHING! Beautifully remodeled with full-sized washer and dryer, 2 refrigerators, mini-bar, sound-dampening ceiling, canned lighting, hickory kitchen cabinets, beautiful flooring....this could be the unit that makes you decide it's time to own at Boyne Mountain Resort! Seller is a licensed REALTOR in the State of Michigan. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals

For help selling your Boyne Mountain Real Estate contact Brook Walsh - brook@nmescapes.com,…

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SOLD: 02655 H 342 Condo Loop Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $279,000
MLS: 452808 - Mountain Villa in Boyne Mountain Resort Sold

Stunning lower unit in H building next to the Boyneland lift and close proximity to the village. Needs NOTHING! Beautifully remodeled with a full-sized washer and dryer, 2 refrigerators, mini-bar, sound-dampening ceiling, canned lighting, hickory kitchen cabinets, beautiful flooring....this could be the unit that makes you decide it's time to own at Boyne Mountain Four Season Resort! (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

For help selling your Boyne Mountain Real Estate contact Brook Walsh - brook@nmescapes.com, www.brookwalsh.com or (231) 459-3179 today! (Click here to see Northern…

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SOLD: 870 Pointe Drive #61 Boyne City, MI 49712 - $635,000
MLS# 452875 - Sommerset Pointe Villa on Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan Sold

Brook Walsh's Listing Under Contract in Less than 24 Hours, Sets Record Sales Price at $635,000!

Four bedrooms, 4 full & 1/2 half bath Sommerset Pointe villa with elevated sunrise views across Lake Charlevoix from this charming upper unit. Watch the fireworks from your spacious deck. A window wall opens to let summer in, giving your guests more room to mingle. The window wall makes the living area as changeable as the season, and the spacious floor plan creates a delightful living / entertaining space. Amenities include a marina, old-fashioned grocery, wellness center, clubhouse, and restaurant. For help…

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It was a very busy and exciting weekend for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. The listing for 870 Sommerset Pointe on Lake Charlevoix was introduced to the market on Friday night, and by Friday evening the home went under contact, less than 24 hours after it was listed! (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 870 POINTE DRIVE IN SOMERSETSOMMERSET POINTE VILLAS ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX

This beautifully designed, Boyne City three-bedroom, two-bath villa with attention to detail and cutting edge technologies: practical (E.G.: Insulated Concrete Forms) and pretty (E.G. granite and tile countertops).

Thoughtfully arranged for both daily life and entertaining, this floor plan will comfortably house…

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It was a very exciting weekend for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder, and Broker. The condo belonged to Brook and his wife Rachel and they delivered on a long-term promise to sell the condo to a very close family friend who worked tirelessly for their company so they gave her a big discount on it! (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

ABOUT 642L MOUNTAIN VILLA IN BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT

This recently remodeled Boyne Falls 4 bedrooms (3BR +Loft), 4 bathroom mountain villa condominium is an exceptional place for families to make themselves comfortable. The gorgeous master bedroom has a king-sized bed and En Suite Bathroom. The second bedroom has a flat-screen TV and two…

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It was a very long and tough negotiation for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes and Broker. The listing for 549 Bay St in Boyne City on Lake Charlevoix was introduced to the market in 2015. After years of working tirelessly for his client, Brook was able to finally negotiate a close on this contemporary home. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 549 BAY ST IN BOYNE CITY ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX

This Lake Charlevoix contemporary exemplifies the Northern Michigan Lifestyle: Soaring windows overlooking the lake, gourmet kitchen, great entertaining indoors & out, wet bar, 3 fireplaces, wine cellar, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, expansive vinyl decking & an outdoor kitchen /grilling.

Enjoy a midnight rendezvous at the…

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