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Account Closed Thoughts on using cash or HELOC for down payment on investment property
7 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hi BP community - I'm an investor with 3 SFHs in the Nashville area looking to acquire my first small multifamily property (2-4 units).I'm trying to determine the best approach for the 25% downpayment, comparing using cash that is currently sitting in a high yield savings account to funds from a HELOC on one of my properties.
Mark S. preREO - First Mortgage Secured by Vacant Property
24 January 2025 | 42 replies
My account manager has basically gone silent.
Nate Pharmer-Eden New Year, New Goals!
9 January 2025 | 3 replies
Posting goals here on this thread can help to act as a form of accountability
Jared Carpenter Phoenix SFH/MF/flipping contacts
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Account ClosedWhat do you invest in?
Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: How to find a CPA focused on real estate
9 January 2025 | 20 replies
We all do the same thing, we just call ourselves different names and carry similar but different licenses:- CPA - Certified Public Accountant- EA - Enrolled Agent - Accountant - Tax advisor - Tax strategist- Tax consultant - Tax plannerIt all means basically the same.
Felicia Jenkins House rent or not outside Atlanta
21 January 2025 | 15 replies
I will say, short term rentals require a bit more work, and if you are moving out of state, you may want to take a look into getting a property manager ( take that cost into account when running the numbers ).I hope that helps, reach out if you have any more questions. 
Patricia Borlongan New to MTRs, here to learn and be mentored
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
This is our "8 x 8 project" - there, I've said it out loud to remain accountable
Isaac Hanai Exploring Section 8 Multi-Family Investments in St. Louis, MO – Advice Needed
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
You'll typically need to set up your account and get familiar with the process of working with the local housing authority.
Bruce D. Kowal What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
28 January 2025 | 2 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?
Grace Purugganan Help! Out of State Investing in Ohio
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Typically seasoning means that the funds have been in a bank account for a set amount of time (usually 60 days), so ANY lender should love that....I thought maybe you meant un-seasoned funds?