Brad Kanouse
IRA funds as down payment
22 January 2025 | 21 replies
And the Solo-K would enable you to borrow $50K from the retirement balance to use as you please.
Emira K.
Best area to buy rehab property in Philadelphia?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Quote from @Emira K.: @Jaycee Greene flip and fix, under 150kSomething like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1542-Haine...?
Cameron Marmon
Did I mess up when establishing this LLC for my wife and I?
28 January 2025 | 11 replies
Just curious, is there any tax benefit to filing as a regular partnership and issuing k-1s to ourselves that show a loss?
Tina Artigliere
Quest Trust Suddenly Closed down Administration on their Solo 401K Plans
17 January 2025 | 24 replies
Bizarre.My wife and I also have a self-directed 401(k) plan, @Tina Artigliere and @Alicia Prokos.
Beau Alesi
Looking to buy
25 January 2025 | 7 replies
The houses would be looking at I'd imagine would be about 7 to 800 k taxes would be about 4K hire a year.
Pippa Stewart
Deed in Lieu Ramifications
30 December 2024 | 4 replies
Also - it sounds as if there may be a deficiency here.
ZZ Song
Any experience with Prime Corporate Services?
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
Quote from @Sean Allen Fenn: Quote from @Steve K.: Quote from @Sean Allen Fenn: Quote from @Steve K.: I set up LLC's on the secretary of state website for $50 and it takes about 10 minutes.
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?
Ryan S.
Advice on Specific Performance for Breach of Real Estate Contract
26 January 2025 | 43 replies
Quote from @Ryan Schwartz: Quote from @Steve K.: What makes the property unique and why can't you find a different property that meets your needs?
Bill Goodland
Favorite Tools for Building Distressed Owners Lists
15 January 2025 | 13 replies
Quote from @Cameron K.: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Cameron K.: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Cameron K.: I'm working on a project called Propradar which might be helpful.