MLRE: S Corps, C Corps &  Syndications: The Structuring Mistakes Investors Make

MLRE: S Corps, C Corps & Syndications: The Structuring Mistakes Investors Make

May 7, 2026 · 19 min

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This episode discusses the tax implications of different entity structures for real estate syndications, highlighting common mistakes investors make.

Should your real estate syndication use an S corporation, a C corporation, or an LLC taxed as a partnership? In this episode, Thomas Castelli and Nate Sosa break down the real tax implications behind entity structuring for syndicators, fund managers, and passive investors. They explain why LLCs taxed as partnerships are typically the gold standard for real estate syndications, where S corps can accidentally limit depreciation benefits, and how C corps can create double taxation problems that investors often overlook. You’ll also learn: - Why depreciation and debt allocation matter so much in syndications - The hidden limitations of S corps for real estate investors - When a C-corp blocker actually makes sense - How GP entities and management companies should be structured - The biggest mistakes syndicators make before raising capital Request a free discovery meeting: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlre Get the Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Syndications: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlreultimateguide Subscribe to the REI Daily Newsletter: go.therealestatecpa.com/mlresubscriber Submit your questions to: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Major League Real Estate podcast is for general…

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Host: Hall CPA

Guests: Thomas Castelli, Nate Sosa

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