David Treat
Real Estate Future for 2025
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
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Nicholas Stout
Landlord getting into section 8 rentals. Any Tips?
18 January 2025 | 19 replies
In my experience, a large percentage of them are fully functional adults that refuse to take personal responsibility for their lives, which is why they are receiving free rent from taxpayers instead of working for a living.
Aaron Wolman
First Turn over
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
My go-to response is always: Do you have a Move-In Inspection to document the home's condition beforehand?
Duke Butterfield
Sell or Rent? (Self-Manage or PM?), 4 year-old Primary Residence to Rental Property
27 January 2025 | 14 replies
So, consider the source when receiving advice from out of town contributors.
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?
Gene Paniccia
Are these PM fees normal?
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
As I'm looking over their explanation I notice that I am being charged 8% of the rent received from CMHA. 8% from the rent the tenant pays and another 8% of the water bill which the tenant pays.
Levi Perl
When to lower rental listing price?
3 January 2025 | 18 replies
If you are receiving 3-5 per week that’s not bad, considering the price is what most individuals look for when looking to rent.
Chris Magistrado
Buyer wants to do an Inspection?
23 January 2025 | 24 replies
The input you are receiving from this wholesaler is garbage.
Jorge Borges
Has anyone worked with Tardus Wealth Strategies?
15 January 2025 | 144 replies
Make sure you receive PRINCIPAL plus interest each month (loan amortization) so that you will receive $3226.72 each month for 36 months.
Marc Zak
LLC Insurance and Taxation
26 January 2025 | 6 replies
You would have ongoing filing requirements with the State and would need to keep business records and documentation.