2 HR TREC CE Class

Course Title: Mastering LLCs: Real Estate Structures for Agents & Investors

Speaker: Jennifer Tucker

11:30 AM Lunch and Open Networking

12:00 PM- 2:00 PM CE Class

About The Class

Jennifer Tucker is a seasoned real estate professional, licensed instructor, and the dynamic Broker/Owner of Amazing Realty. With a passion for education and empowerment, she blends deep industry expertise with a commitment to helping clients and agents thrive. Jennifer leads with integrity, innovation, and a client-first mindset—making Amazing Realty a trusted name in the Texas market.

“LLCs, Liability & Licensing — Structuring Your Real Estate Business the Right Way”

I. WHO Needs an LLC

Agents earning consistent commissions
Real estate investors & flippers
Property managers and leasing agents

II. WHAT an LLC Does

Protects personal assets from business liabilities
Establishes a formal business identity
Opens tax optimization opportunities (S-Corp election, write-offs)

III. UNDERSTANDING ENTITY TYPES

🔹 Broker-Sponsored Entity

TREC-registered entity sponsored by a broker
Can receive real estate commissions directly
Used for branding, liability protection, and tax separation

🔹 Business License Entity

Registered LLC with the Secretary of State and IRS
Can hold assets, investments, and other income streams
Cannot receive real estate commissions unless sponsored
Ideal for managing rentals, flips, or general business expenses

IV. SERIES LLCs

Definition and Texas rules
Ideal for investors or those with multiple rental properties
Each “series” acts as a separate entity under one master LLC
Warning: banking and insurance can get tricky—plan before you file

V. WHAT NOT TO DO

Don’t assume your LLC exists until you have a Certificate of Formation
Don’t transfer property with a mortgage into an LLC without checking for due-on-transfer clauses
Don’t commingle funds
Don’t skip trademarking your brand
Don’t forget to file annual reports or renew state registration
Don’t ignore your accountant—LLCs are not “set it and forget it”

VIII. WHEN & WHERE to File

File in the state where you primarily conduct business
Name availability check
EIN application
Draft an Operating Agreement—even for single-member LLCs

VI. HOW to Protect the Veil

Maintain separate bank accounts
Keep accounting clean—no personal expenses
Always identify your LLC in contracts, signage, and marketing
Follow your Operating Agreement
Conduct annual meetings or document major decisions

VII. WHAT HAPPENS IF…

Divorce or partner dispute
Member changes
Death or dissolution
Selling/transferring an LLC interest

VIII. RESOURCES

Texas Secretary of State
Operating Agreement templates
IRS EIN portal
Recommend CPA or attorney review for setup

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Education Provider: # 9969

Course Number: # 52938

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TREC CE Class-Mastering LLCs: Real Estate Structures for Agents & Investors