Marshal Butterfield
New Member Introduction
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
I appreciate the warm welcome and well wishes.
James Sills
Thinking of a career change
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
I often read that one should seek a commissioned sales role because your comp is uncapped and that has served me well.
Josh Edelman
Las Vegas Market + News for November
18 December 2024 | 2 replies
Designed by Montreal-based Felix & Paul Studios, known for their award-winning VR experiences, this immersive attraction will transport guests on a deep space mission.
Collin Hays
I fired dynamic pricing today
2 February 2025 | 20 replies
I had looked into Pricelabes a couple years ago and didn't think it worked well for my market, but sometimes think about retrying it because so many seem to rely on it.
Themis Kosmidis
Cleveland based investor looking to BRRRR various assets for the long run
2 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hey Themis - I used a similar strategy in my first year investing in Cleveland, focusing on the BRRRR method with SFRs, and it worked well.
Nate McCarthy
Multi-party investing deal structure for BRRRR/House hack
19 January 2025 | 14 replies
To simplify the scenario I'm envisioning let me put it this way: what does a BRRRR look like when one of the parties contributing to the down payment and rehab costs ultimately ends up being the renter as well?
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?
Ryan Cushman
STR Investment in Ellijay GA
17 January 2025 | 0 replies
After acquisition, we furnished it, added a couple decks for a hot tub and solo stove fire pit, as well as a ton of string lights and were off to the races!
Chris Seveney
Getting A Deed In Lieu at closing to store away
29 January 2025 | 21 replies
Well I have seen this come into play - I had someone who has a note in florida that was a non-owner occupied loan and the lender claims the borrower failed to make payments on this and attempted to record the deed in lieu.
Kegan Scholl
Best market for first house hack to cash flow? FL, TX, AZ, UT, other?
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
I know a few investors that do it here in Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale - not to mention you can do it in Phoenix as well.