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Anthony Sigala Best cash flow market in 2025
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
I am open to other markets 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?
Montse C. Excited to Join the Community and Share Real Estate Expertise!
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Wishing you all the best in your business as well, and thanks again for the kind words.
Fred Scott Feedback for Sunrise Capital Investors
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Well... they are who they are. 
Bruce D. Kowal 🏠 vs 📈 - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
.🎩 The Buffett ConnectionWarren Buffett's investment philosophy aligns beautifully with the principles of income-producing real estate, particularly through his well-documented love of dividend-paying stocks.🎯 The Buffett Dividend Strategy Coca-Cola remains one of the best examples of Buffett's philosophy in action:1988-1989: $1.3 billion investmentHeld for 30+ yearsGrowing dividend income streamShows the power of buying quality assets and holding for cash flow💳 The American Express StoryBuffett began buying AMEX in 1964 during the "Salad Oil Scandal" crisisMade a larger investment in 1991Berkshire now owns about 20% of American ExpressThe investment has generated billions in dividend incomePerfectly demonstrates Buffett's principle of buying great companies during temporary troubles (just like smart real estate investors who buy in good areas during market dips!)
Brandon Dixon 100 percent financed/Juan Pablo reviews?
23 January 2025 | 39 replies
Well, there are multiple moving pieces.
Geritt Shipley Dealing with Rats
26 January 2025 | 4 replies
Check and reset them daily to remove the dead ones and reset the traps.Poison is easier and works well, but the mice die somewhere in the house and you may have an odor problem for a week or two.
Ayyoub Aj PM or no PM
26 February 2025 | 22 replies
In my experience, most mom-and-pop investors lose a lot of money due to poor management of tenants, as well as poor/deferred maintenance.
Eddy Rios How does Private Investing work?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
The borrower's financials play a big part as well.