Jay Hinrichs
LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
I like the notion of protecting peoples privacy to process.
Sean Gallagher
Taking over an existing lease with addendums, RBP, BPP.
4 January 2025 | 11 replies
To simplify the existing lease I thought about asking the tenant if they would be ok modifying the addendums to get rid of the resident benefit package and the building protection plan.
Account Closed
"Additional Insured" clause in PM contract
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Account Closed a PMC has two options to get liability insurance (tenant slip & fall) protection:1) Get added to owner's policy as Additionally Insured (NOT named insured).2) Setup a master commercial policy and add every property they manage to it and then charge those owners the cost of the policy.Otherwise, a PMC CANNOT get liability coverage on a property they have no ownership interest in.So, nothing wrong with their request.
Jane S.
Has anyone heard of a company called NOMAD
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
We charge a transparent monthly fee for this and our digital property management platform - but we are not a local property manager.We also give owners the ability to use a repair triage service and our vendor network, or address repairs with their own handyman.Our goal is to make renting better for owners and residents.
James Carlson
Are STRs as we know them dead in Colorado (and other places)?
27 January 2025 | 56 replies
Either way, I think that falls under most county's definitions of primary residences.
Cami Scott
Real Estate Investing for Wealth Accumulation
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am here to create a business strategy that protects personal and business investments and mitigates risk, procure a coach or mentor, and set up tax strategies to create long-term wealth for myself and my family.
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?
Eric N.
How do you do Seller Financing/Sub2 and comply with Dodd Frank/Safe Act ?
30 January 2025 | 47 replies
There are ways to mitigate the costs and protect yourself to the extent possible.
Kaleb Johnson
Best Area For Starting Out
30 January 2025 | 40 replies
It's comforting knowing that you have some sort of protection there.
Jason Lopez
Do I need an LLC for my rentals?
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Forming an LLC for your rental property can offer liability protection, but no real tax benefit.