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Jonathan Snider LLPAs for Vacation Home Loans
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
We have an investor running a special next month on 10% down second homes where the cost is 3-4 points cheaper than it would be, on a normal Fannie/Freddie loan. 
Jonathan Warner Private lending. Where do I start?
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
A good attorney specializing in real estate can help draft these.3.
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?
Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Is that because you are going to be putting down 25% or you think you are buying at a 25% discount
C.S. Bryson Is this a good deal?? New to investing and seller finance and looking for advice :)
24 January 2025 | 17 replies
The interest rate is not special nor is the 20% down (80% LTV).  
Nirek Rao Attorney specializing in immigration + business + tax laws
1 January 2025 | 1 reply

Hi Everyone,I am looking to get started with doing rental arbitrage with my cousin who is a Green Card holder, however, I am on a H1B Visa which restricts my ability to earn income "actively". To navigate the nuance i...

Garrett Brown What is your biggest struggle in the STR world right now?
26 January 2025 | 48 replies
I think some folks search for discounts so that's a way for being promoted.Seems guest dont rent a 4 bedroom house unless they have triple the amount of guests they originally reserved for.  
Isaac Watson Excited to join the Bigger Pockets Community
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Since then, I have started my own cleaning company specializing in Airbnb Turnovers, Commercial Real Estate, and working with Realtors to help create memorable client experiences. 
Tyler Munroe New MA ADU law can be a gamechanger!
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
As long as the ADU is under 900 sq. ft. and meets the state building code, there will be no variance or special permit needed, so no ZBA or neighborhood meetings.
Troy Parker Renting your first rental to a friend
26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Don't discount your property and don't make the newbie mistake of renting to friends and family.