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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?
Sarah Rilling What Questions To Ask When Joining A Mentorship Program?
24 January 2025 | 3 replies
Why ask: Access to consistent support after meetings can make a huge difference in your progress.
Joshua Parsons Really long distance investing (International)
19 January 2025 | 46 replies
This downward trend has been consistent over the past decade, with annual declines ranging from 0.15% to 0.44%. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ITA/ita...3. 
Benjamin Carver Raleigh-Durham 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
There's no massive swings going on here, just consistent growth.
Dallas Morioka Using Seller Financing to Buy Primary Home
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
My question again stems around using seller financing to allow them to receive a consistent monthly pay of X amount and delay/lower their tax bill in the short term instead of going through a lender to borrow 800k+ causing my mortgage to be significant part of our income roughly 40-50% of take home -  which we are approved for LOL.
Danielle B. Out-of-State - Ohio Section 8 Housing
29 January 2025 | 22 replies
You can build your own team i.e. title co, insurance, pm, contractors, handyman,process server, lender etc.... or you can find an operator who can get you going in that market while simultaneously building out your team.Section 8 housing is a great way to ensure consistency with rent payments however not all tenant who have HCV pay 0%.
Tiamo Wright Why is Zillow so bad?
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
I gave them consistent feedback for years and still believe they could have made $10m or more off of my ideas.
Jack Pasmore Property Managers – How Are You Handling Tenants Who Aren’t Paying Rent?
8 February 2025 | 9 replies
In those cases where a tenant suffered a minor setback and is back on track, if they are scheduled for a hearing before they're evicted they will often pay before that or when they see the notice on the door, but only if you file relatively soon.It really is good screening and filing quickly and consistently that minimize nasty non-payment issues in just about any kind of market. 
Tyler Schumaker Brand new and looking to network
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.
Ming Huang OKC long term investments experience and recommendations
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
The proximity to Tinker Air Force Base in 73135 is a significant advantage, as it ensures consistent demand for rentals from military personnel and civilian contractors.