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Alex Minter New to Real Estate Investing
23 January 2025 | 23 replies
If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.
Abrahm Dimmitt Prop stream or Deal Machine?
17 January 2025 | 35 replies
If you have a network of a couple consistent buyers, that's all you'll ever need.
Kyle Deboer Raising Down Payment Money
29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Monitor your spending habits to make sure you’re consistently putting money aside for both the short-term and long-term costs of real estate. 
Kenny Bao Advice on Off-Market Apartment Strategies
29 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you go the direct-to-owner route, commit to doing consistent outreach for at least a year or, better yet, at least 2 years.
Conor Neville When to approve tenants?
22 January 2025 | 7 replies
Set clear and consistent application requirements so you can base your decisions on solid facts.
Victor Adekunle 3 Proven Strategies to Help Real Estate Investors Generate More Deals & Maximize ROI
14 January 2025 | 0 replies
Stay consistent with follow-ups, sharing updates on new opportunities.Pro Tip: Host a webinar or in-person event to connect with potential lenders and answer their questions.Why It Works:Credibility and transparency make lenders more comfortable investing in your deals.What Do You Think?
Oumar Yacoub Seeking advice on wholesaling real estate
10 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hello everyone my name is Omar I’m 24 ,just recently came across wholesaling  and I started doing some research on it and it seem like it’s the best option for me now to get my foot on the door and eventually start doing flips down the road. since I’m new to wholesaling and barely know anything about it what books, YouTube chancel, podcasts, even a course that might help me get on track and learn the fundamental of wholesaling.I always come across some type of strategy of real estate that I might consider to pursue but I never end up staying consistent and taking action but my goal is just to learn about wholesaling and find a way to take action now.
India H. 1st time REI ready to make first purchase!
16 January 2025 | 10 replies
And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.
Jonathan Greene Why You Should Never Take a Break as a Real Estate Investor
27 January 2025 | 26 replies
I'm a huge fan of habit tracking and I have found it's those boring, repetitive tasks done consistently is what are the game changers. 
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?