Here are five dangerous provisions to watch for in an Operating Agreement:Dangerous Provisions to Watch:Authority to incur debt without investor approvalPower to make loans to other entities/projectsAbility to cross-collateralize with other propertiesPermission to use investor capital for other venturesCommingling of funds across different projectsWhy These Are Potential Ponzi Indicators:• New investor funds could be used to pay existing investors• Project-to-project lending can mask poor performance• Cross-collateralization puts your investment at risk for others' failures• Commingling enables masking of financial problems• Lack of project segregation enables fraudulent schemesProtective Measures to Look For:Strict single-purpose entity requirementsProject-specific bank accountsDebt limitations and investor approval requirementsProhibited related-party lendingClear fund segregation requirementsProfessional Best Practice:Request bank statements showing separate accounts for each project.

That would be the best move for you to find good contractors and reliable ones for your projects.

Benefits of the ATI ExemptionThe ATI exemption offers several key benefits:Reduced Tax Burden: By lowering the assessed value, property owners can significantly reduce their property tax bills, freeing up resources for other investments or operational expenses.Encourages Investment: For real estate investors, the exemption makes South Carolina a more attractive market by reducing the tax impact of property acquisitions.Substantial Tax Savings: The reduction in taxable value can lead to considerable property tax savings over time.Multi-Year Benefit: The exemption can apply for up to five years after the sale (based on SC revaluation cycles).Wide Applicability: It’s available for various types of properties, including multi-family projects, commercial properties, and even vacant land for development.Who is Eligible for the ATI Exemption?

So the answer is by doing some work in being your own GC & Project Manager. 

Sounds like a good opportunity but I am tied up with my own stuff...Under 100kNeeds: Roof, some plumbing and electric, kitchen cabinets and counters and a vanity He put in a good amount and has a project underway but just wants out. 

Estimates and projections are great, but experience gives you the real numbers!

We could have many projects going at once.  

Best, Alli McGee Actually it doesn't allow you to open your projects.

Hey everyone,I'm new to real estate and I’m looking for feedback on a project I’m working on.

We actually have a project wrapping up in mid city right now.