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Grant Shipman How Co-Living Can Help You Get Started Earlier, Faster, & Better!
9 February 2025 | 3 replies
It is not low cost.. you need 7-8 rooms per house to make it decently profitable. 
Augusta Owens Guidance for next steps after first steps.
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
These will have to be decent deals and are less likely on the MLS.
Laura Kreinbring Which form or notice should I use to end lease with tenant
26 January 2025 | 14 replies
If you tell someone too early you aren't renewing their lease, especially one who is aggressive, could lead you to issues.
Peter Marriott Problems with our Current Rental and Deciding Whether to Sell or Not
5 February 2025 | 3 replies
You have a decent loan on the place that you won't be able to replace from a cashflow standpoint.So keep at it. 
Dan Cooper Buying Restaurant / LazyDog property as a first timer
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Hello all -I have been thinking of getting into realestate investment for a while with a goal of generating income stream (today my only income Is through my job - I make decently as a senior exec). 
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?
Jason Weidmann Looking to start investing in LTR,
8 February 2025 | 14 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Kylie A. Buying In small towns
13 February 2025 | 25 replies
I have not had to do that yet.Getting good contractors at decent prices can be a challenge in small towns if you are not close to a larger city.
Jon Luft Buying our first short term rental property
14 February 2025 | 18 replies
As you allocate your budget, I'd suggest factoring in a decent portion for interior design/furnishings and amenities.
Jack Cottrell Help me adjust my expectations - first deal pending
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Or is this type of deal that you savvy investors out there would scrap and try to be more aggressive?