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Grace Tapfuma Building capital as a first time investor
25 February 2025 | 29 replies
It'll require some work on your end.
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?
Joseph Mena Multi family loan
4 February 2025 | 11 replies
I recommend you speak with him. 
Peter Marriott Problems with our Current Rental and Deciding Whether to Sell or Not
5 February 2025 | 3 replies
Would you recommend we keep the house or sell it?  
Tyler Koller Baselane Vs Stessa
20 February 2025 | 32 replies
@Tyler Koller, we use QBO for all of our Clients but I don't recommend it as a PM software (since it's not that).
Derick Jennings New to this
3 February 2025 | 15 replies
@Derick Jennings Without knowing more about your situation, I'd likely recommend a house hack, a strategy I wish I would have known about when I got started.
Jackson Pudlo First Time Real Estate Buyer - Seeking Advice on Single Family VS Mutli Family Units
23 January 2025 | 10 replies
If it’s doable financially I’d recommend the duplex.
Todd Boone Is Dayton Ohio a good city to invest in real estate?
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Very subjective question based on your investment knowledge, home market, investment strategy and requirements. 
Jack Pasmore The Importance of Underwriting. Is Automation Effective?
15 February 2025 | 14 replies
This requires vetting their claims by reviewing EDGAR filings, property records, court records, Secretary of State filings and communicating with those who know more like city government, a more experienced investor, etc.
Eric Fernwood Las Vegas Appreciation and Rent Growth Rate by Zip Codes
4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Properties in Henderson, certain parts of North Las Vegas, and adjacent to Summerlin may provide faster rent growth.However, we recommend not using this data for your property search criteria.