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?
C.S. Bryson
Is this a good deal?? New to investing and seller finance and looking for advice :)
24 January 2025 | 17 replies
The interest rate is not special nor is the 20% down (80% LTV). Â
Isaac Watson
Excited to join the Bigger Pockets Community
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Since then, I have started my own cleaning company specializing in Airbnb Turnovers, Commercial Real Estate, and working with Realtors to help create memorable client experiences.Â
Karin Recalde
Purchased property listed and sold as a triplex just found out from city it is a SFH
6 February 2025 | 28 replies
Find an architect who specializes in this type of work, and who is very familiar  with the building department
Jonathan Warner
Private lending. Where do I start?
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
A good attorney specializing in real estate can help draft these.3.
Jonathan Snider
LLPAs for Vacation Home Loans
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
We have an investor running a special next month on 10% down second homes where the cost is 3-4 points cheaper than it would be, on a normal Fannie/Freddie loan.Â
Tyler Munroe
New MA ADU law can be a gamechanger!
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
As long as the ADU is under 900 sq. ft. and meets the state building code, there will be no variance or special permit needed, so no ZBA or neighborhood meetings.
Chris Kay
How Far Does $50k Go for Rehab?
15 January 2025 | 14 replies
Jaron Walling said something that caught my attention, "search for and buy a bad roof, leverage it during the negotiation"....especially of the property has been sitting on the market longer than normal for the current market, a "bad roof" might be a gift from the real estate genie.My point is this: get good at estimating and fixing a bad roof (or any particular problem found with most houses that sit on the market longer) and you'll get comfortable buying/fixing properties that scare off other buyers.Â
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Professional PMs use specialized tools to verify income directly with a tenant’s bank or payroll service, ensuring legitimacy.
Byron Umana
How to Maximize Your Airbnb Income: Tips for New Hosts
26 January 2025 | 7 replies
Starting out can be overwhelming, but I’ve compiled a step-by-step guide specially for beginners.