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Jose Alonsoo Questions about Sub to Real state
10 February 2025 | 3 replies
The participants should contact a knowledgable insurance agency specializing in investment real estate.The only person or entity needing to execute documents for a future refinance or sale is the buyer.  
Matt Rollins Where to start?
21 February 2025 | 4 replies
Meet with real estate agents?
Phil Hale Investor targeting 5+ unit deals in Columbus—where do you network locally?
19 February 2025 | 10 replies
For 5+, it's mostly agents/brokers who have those deals.
Karolina Powell Anyone close to 7% or under?
23 February 2025 | 11 replies
That sounds really familiar to a few investors we've worked with recently here, do you have an agent already as well? 
Andrew Drasch Turbo tax premier
3 February 2025 | 2 replies
They specialize in getting the most out of real estate investing. 
Rory Silva Zoodealio offers? Legit or not? Worth it or not?
21 February 2025 | 5 replies
Why not talk to a local agent or 5 and see what they think?
Mindy Nicol My Bungalow Rescue - Dramatic transformation for 2 homes in St Augustine, Florida
20 February 2025 | 6 replies
See my video on this for more info.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
Ian James New member looking to learn how to find off-market opportunities in Miami!
21 February 2025 | 12 replies
Hey Ian, since you're not an active agent I would connect with some local investor-friendly agents in your market.
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?
David Atis A Decade in Lending - Now Investing for Myself
6 February 2025 | 6 replies
i specialize in house hacking since 2024. i'm gonna house hack my way to the top!