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Guillermo P Manso I need advice and estimate costs
26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Does the condo complex have rent to own percentage restrictions (they all do, you want to know what percentage is allowed and what percentage it is at now)?
Cosmo DePinto Has anyone used Anderson Advisors?
27 January 2025 | 10 replies
Get your basic estate docs in place before building a complex entity structure.  
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?
Account Closed "Additional Insured" clause in PM contract
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Many real estate agents dabble in property management without fully understanding the complexities involved, making it risky to work with them.
Don Konipol Passive Investor Strategies vs Active Investor Strategies
24 January 2025 | 3 replies
I also had horrific PMs, particularly involved with a 48 unit apartment complex in Houston.  
Byron Umana Your First Airbnb: Do’s and Don’t
30 January 2025 | 13 replies
I find that automation often adds more complexity and time to a given situation rather than helping you save time.
Jake Faris LLC creation: any gotchas for this joint venture?
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
You have two unrelated questions here.Question 1My impressions of your LLC setup is that having the ownership change over time is too complex with the potential for misunderstanding. 
Michael Shean Rookie in Sacramento, CA looking to get started in 2025
20 January 2025 | 8 replies
Landlord-tenant regulations are a bit complex in California and getting hands on is the best way to learn before expanding into larger investments. 
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Or maybe even an apartment complex 20-50 units 
Cody Caswell FHA Loan for Primary House - Full Time Real Estate Investor
5 January 2025 | 7 replies
Backstory - we have an apartment complex that had a $339k loss on paper last year (I'm a 40% partner).