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Anthony Jackson Norada Capital Management Promissory note investment
5 February 2025 | 38 replies
Before you invest, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to furnish all of the documentation of this episode, but in the meantime don't trust anything that is not in writing and don't sign any document that allows them to stop paying the interest and/or principal that is owed for any reason.As I am currently preparing a report for the BBB, the CFPB and the FCC, I would also ask if anyone else has had a similar experience; I feel like David vs.
Katie Miller If you use a CPA or Tax Professional, how did you find him or her?
31 January 2025 | 121 replies
All our data was well-organized and cleanly presented (no dropping off boxes of unorganized documents in their lap).  
Kyle McVay Looking for Property Management Rec.'s
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?
Troy Smith Refinance step of BRRR
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Improvements that DON’T drive the ARV as much: Windows, Landscaping, Driveway, Rough Plumbing & ElectricalI agree with @Jaron Walling about meeting the appraiser at the property and providing documentation.
Scott Johnson Scammed by "Estate Legal"
31 January 2025 | 20 replies
I recall looking up their LLC in Florida, even though some documents mentioned California.If you’ve had any interactions with these people, please reply below and let us know your experience.
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?
Kathy Creighton-Smith LoanBidz lending reviews
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
A Mortgage Broker oftentimes has an agreement with each lender as to how to handle submitted loans.
Marc Zak LLC Insurance and Taxation
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
You would have ongoing filing requirements with the State and would need to keep business records and documentation.
Ryan S. Advice on Specific Performance for Breach of Real Estate Contract
26 January 2025 | 43 replies
However, about eight days later, the seller informed me that they had "changed their mind" and no longer wanted to sell.In the weeks that followed, the seller failed to provide the required documents, including HOA disclosures, the seller’s disclosure, and other essential paperwork, all of which were due within specific timelines per the contract.
Ananth Subramanian Post eviction: Collecting Judgment amount
16 January 2025 | 8 replies
We have 720 phone calls and six months of vacancy trying to find one tenant that would submit, bank statement, car insurance card and paystub that is not fake.None of the above has worked for us except to try to forget the judgement.