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Kyle Carter Developing in Washington DC
3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Permitting does take quite some time but you should factor this into your underwriting.
Dana Gaglion Troubling tenant, advice to handle a tenant who keeps breaking lease agreement.
23 February 2025 | 9 replies
Do you know how to read the credit/criminal background?
Erik Sanders Mentorship groups/investment clubs for beginners
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
they're not magic.are you going to in-person / informal meetups? 
James Calvert NORTH PORT Analysis Help
16 February 2025 | 7 replies
This additional income can help offset costs and increase your total reported income for future pre-approvals.5.
Brandon Dixon 100 percent financed/Juan Pablo reviews?
23 January 2025 | 39 replies
I really appreciate this thread for I read everyone's comments. 
Jordan Hamilton Guidance on Tax Filing and Mortgage Considerations
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
Would it make sense to abort filing the cost seg for this Property in 2024 and list it as my primary to avoid issues on my next purchase?
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?
Veronique Leroy ISO 10+ residential units
30 January 2025 | 10 replies
Can you please share any information on properties or markets where you are that can help guide my search?
Anthony McKinney New to Austin, new to RE
4 February 2025 | 8 replies
Hi Anthony, Welcome to the world of real estate and to Austin.Wishing you all the best on this exciting journey.