Chris Seveney
Subject To / Sub2 - Is it really just this?
10 February 2025 | 11 replies
Actually, the way you describe SubTo can be called "equity skimming".
Geoffrey Serdar
Engagement Fee for a loan: LENDBASE
29 January 2025 | 31 replies
So the lender is in the clear and Lendbase isn't actually the lender.
Franky Na
Anyone have any insights on Multi-family investing in Amarillo?
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
I am from there and am actually moving back.
Rushi Shah
Equity vs Cashflow
3 February 2025 | 5 replies
The last few years have been great for investors/homebuyers who bought pre-con, but looking back to the few years after the 2014/15 boom, this wasn't the case, where many had actually committed to buying a property that wasn't quite worth what they signed up for closer to closing because the appraisal weren't matching the contract price, requiring a cash top-up.
Bruce D. Kowal
What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):REAL Red Flags That Matter:The Partner Complaint TriggerDisgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 disputesPartnership disputes leading to tax filingsReal Impact: Instant IRS attentionSuspicious Loss ClaimsLosses exceeding investmentArtificial basis inflationSudden large losses without economic realityExample: $100K investment claiming $500K lossesRelated Party GamesCircular property flipsBelow-market transfersFamily partnership schemes without substanceWatch Out: IRC §267 and §707(b) violationsDebt Engineering Red FlagsBasis inflation schemesArtificial guarantee arrangementsPartner debt shifts near year-endCritical: IRC §752 compliance matters!
Oliver Graf
States allowing MLS marketing with contract but before ownership? (Land Flipping)
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
I’m looking for insights on which states allow you to list a property on the MLS as soon as you have it under contract—but before actually owning it.I know that some states have strict regulations around wholesaling and marketing equitable interest, while others allow it as long as you disclose your intent.
Adam Michel
First Time Buyer - Off-Market Inheritance Deal
10 February 2025 | 3 replies
Your realtor can give you all the actual sales comps to help you see the difference between the listing price and the actual sales price.I however do have a little contrarian advice.
Brittany Kelly
How to put long term rentals into LLC
11 February 2025 | 3 replies
The actual mechanism for moving the LLC would be best to consult an attorney or tax professional.
Joe S.
Who deserves a vote?
3 February 2025 | 1 reply
I try not to let it get personal...there are some members that have been 'inappropriate' in the past, but I will still give them a vote if their post actually deserves it
Anthony Klemm
SEC registration and exemptions
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
What other costs are actually there that aren't coming up in my search that don't exist when simply filing for exemption?