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Gerhard Listander Bank Account Problem
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
From what I understand, that essentially negates the protection you get from having an LLC.
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?
Levi Perl Out of state losses and filing taxes
12 February 2025 | 12 replies
Your LLC set up in KS is for legal protection only.
Karin Recalde Purchased property listed and sold as a triplex just found out from city it is a SFH
6 February 2025 | 28 replies
If I was the buyer's broker, I would have checked myself to protect my client.If they had, then they would have found out it was not a three family.
Paul Gutierrez Open Door Capital Funds
11 February 2025 | 31 replies
And higher profits can mean more downside protection if a deal goes south.
Brendan M Hornung Sub-To Tax Advice Needed
4 February 2025 | 9 replies
I don't think that simply having an LLC would protect you from that Bubba the roofer.
Cosmo DePinto Moving property from personal to LLC
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Liability Protection: Transferring to an LLC provides asset protection but may not always be worth the hassle or cost.Next Steps: Review your loan agreements, consult your lender, and get advice from a real estate attorney and tax pro to ensure everything’s compliant and beneficial.
Lieren Schuette Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts?
10 February 2025 | 27 replies
My 2 policies earn 4-6%, I have full control of my cash, uninterrupted growth even when I'm using my money, creditor protected here in Texas and in most states, Tax free growth and I have a massive death benefit and long term care attached to it. 
Arthur Crum RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
21 February 2025 | 245 replies
Most importantly, to protect you, the investor.
Sanjai Dayal Own commercial building, I use 2 of 7 offices for medical business- pay myself?
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
This establishes the legitimacy of the arrangement and protects against audit risks.