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Kayson Rogers Should I have my renters pay me personally or have them pay into LLC
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
If you live in the house, and an LLC owns it.....there is zero liability protection created by that LLC.
Ryan Poulter Contractors needing a hand
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
Have you spoken to an immigration lawyer about your options? 
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
There are so many agencies protecting tenants—who’s protecting landlords?
Dan Shuder Just starting out, but have a plan
10 February 2025 | 10 replies
A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.
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?
Joe Sullivan My Horrible Experience with Ron LeGrand's Financial Freedom
10 February 2025 | 24 replies
Using your throw-away prepaid credit card of course, to protect your credit, and complying with the contract terms -- I find teasers sometimes do indicate whether the subsequent seminar or product might be worth having your company purchase.
James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
When you offer huge protections, including fixing rent, or not allowing landlords to evict/not renew, you limit new supply.
Josh Dickson How to reduce the maximum amount of income tax for a wealthy individual.
11 February 2025 | 12 replies
If selling properties, a 1031 exchange defers capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another investment property, while Opportunity Zone investments can defer or eliminate capital gains tax over time.Long-term rentals should be held in an LLC for liability protection and tax efficiency.
Lucas DeAndrade Ohio Rookie Next Deal
11 February 2025 | 13 replies
What many investors do is that they will purchase a handful of REI props in one market and then move on to their next/different market to diversify their portfolio and for added asset protection
Jessica Young HOA votes to bylaws change bans smoking but a renters' lease
3 February 2025 | 6 replies
FL seems to have reigned in HOAs recently, so who knows what they are allowed to do.I know that in CA, an HOA can ban smoking in units because smoking is not a protected class and the HOA has an interest in the safety & health of the building.