A sole proprietorship (”SP”) is not a separate legal entity therefore title to the real estate property is held in the individual’s name. The property is owned and operated by the individual, for both legal and tax purposes.
From a nontax standpoint, a SP is simple to operate–recordkeeping requirements and related costs for the business [...]

You’ve made the decision to be a real estate player. Congratulations are in order because you are making a smart decision. So what type of entity are you going to choose to run your empire?
Both tax and nontax considerations should affect your choice of real estate ownership used for business or [...]