Joe Casey
I am new and I want to learn more
6 February 2025 | 10 replies
Repetitively reading/hearing about something often leads to action, but make sure you don't get caught in the knowledge-gathering phase forever!
Jorge Vazquez
Ever Had to Fight an Appraisal? Let’s Talk About It!
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
About two weeks later, the appraisal came back with a value that was off by approximately 35%, leading the lender to reject the loan.I contacted the lender to explain why I believed the appraisal was flawed.
Briar Blake
Property Managers Violated Contract
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
As a PM, I'm authorized to make emergency repairs without owner permission.
Jaren Taylor
New to Apartment Investing
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
We set up our CPA, LLC, website, marketing plat forms (social media), investor (sponsors) list, I have an operation manager, acquisition manager, and myself leading the charge.
Leslie LaBranche
Jerome Maldonado real estate developer training
7 February 2025 | 49 replies
Entitlement is the process of getting municipality authorization to build a specific structure on a specific peace of land for a particular reason.
Bruce D. Kowal
What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):REAL Red Flags That Matter:The Partner Complaint TriggerDisgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 disputesPartnership disputes leading to tax filingsReal Impact: Instant IRS attentionSuspicious Loss ClaimsLosses exceeding investmentArtificial basis inflationSudden large losses without economic realityExample: $100K investment claiming $500K lossesRelated Party GamesCircular property flipsBelow-market transfersFamily partnership schemes without substanceWatch Out: IRC §267 and §707(b) violationsDebt Engineering Red FlagsBasis inflation schemesArtificial guarantee arrangementsPartner debt shifts near year-endCritical: IRC §752 compliance matters!
Adam Michel
First Time Buyer - Off-Market Inheritance Deal
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.
Jonathan Small
Should I Partner with a Successful Wholesaler in a New Market? Seeking Advice
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
They will have additional costs for mailing & online campaigns to get leads.
Nevin Wilkie
Where to find Owner Phone Number for Run Down or Abandon Properties?
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
I've tried a couple - truepeoplesearch, white-ages, property radar, leadsherpa, batch leads...Some services are better than others, but it is a numbers game and you also can cross check between different platforms.
Greg Grisez
Tenant shot & in the hospital
11 January 2025 | 18 replies
You should never let someone into a unit without written evidence that you have authorization to do so from the lessee.