Thanh Lu
For owners, self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?
31 January 2025 | 19 replies
Once it is operating, it doesn't require a ton of time, save & except when you have an emergency come up.
Kevin Waymire
Asset Management Help!
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
A lot of operators don't focus enough on the asset management component and rely too much on the PMs.
Jesse Scheidel
Structuring bank accounts
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
The way we set it up was (1) account is for General Operations.
Varun Chawla
Vacation Rental in Yosemite Area
4 February 2025 | 1 reply
It was difficult to find reliable cleaners and handymen at first but I have been operating for 2 years now and have found people I like.
Jonathan Van Dyke
Anyone work with Broad Street Global Funds
6 February 2025 | 27 replies
The SEC asked the federal court to rule on its requests today, February 6, 2025.Our law firm is investigating and would like to speak with any individuals willing to provide information about certain aspects of Broadstreet’s operations.
Jeremy Beland
If you’re struggling to get traction in wholesaling or real estate investing..
29 January 2025 | 1 reply
The ones that build out great companies build the skills, then they teach the skills to people to set calls for them, go to appointments for them and they continue to build out their company as a marketing/sales operation that is more fluid to create more revenue.
Tony C.
Filing a 1065 Partnership return Husband/Wife vs Schedule E
19 January 2025 | 42 replies
Here is what the IRS says on the subject: Election for Husband and Wife Unincorporated Businesses A business owned and operated by the spouses through a limited liability company does not qualify for the election Only businesses that are owned and operated by spouses as co-owners (and not in the name of a state law entity) qualify for the election.
Bruce D. Kowal
What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
Syndication Reporting IssuesMissing Form 8918 for reportable transactionsInconsistent investor disclosuresRequired registrations skippedWhat Doesn't Actually Matter:(Despite What Your Uncle's CPA Says)Special AllocationsNormal promote structuresStandard waterfall provisionsTypical developer promotesReality: Unless extremely aggressive, IRS rarely caresTechnical DocumentationMinor §704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:🏢 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:🏢 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentation✅ Clean operating agreement✅ Economic substance✅ Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Reality✅ Allocations match economics✅ Real money movement✅ Actual partner participationClean Reporting✅ Consistent K-1s✅ Required forms filed✅ Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?
Sean MacDonald
Anyone worked with Investors Edge?
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Has anyone worked with them before and can shed a little more insight into how they work and operate?
Lina Truong
Please help me get started for mid-term rental investments
5 February 2025 | 28 replies
I'll also add that Bonnie's group is a great resource with operators from 0-Bonnie.