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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 Ā§704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:š¢ 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:š¢ 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentationā
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Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Realityā
Allocations match economicsā
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Required forms filedā
Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?
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23 January 2025 | 11 replies
Once they do so, they get access to Roku free channels & can login to any streaming service they'd like with their own login.
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
Hey @Cameron MarroPersonal Loan or Line of Credit: If you have decent credit, a personal loan or line of credit could give you access to the cash you need for renovations without using your property as collateral.
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3 February 2025 | 9 replies
If you have access to someone who is ready to trust you with their asset, do right by the owner andĀ go for it!
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
And, perhaps most importantly, make sure you have access to flexible financing options that can help you adapt to new market conditions.
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25 January 2025 | 0 replies
Located inside the gated Diamond Bar tennis club community this prestigious 2 bed 2 bath second story Apartment town home with detached 1 car garage and 1 car port parking will leave you looking no further.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
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7 February 2025 | 14 replies
Look for a place where you can secure items that you do not want tenants to have access to.Ā
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17 January 2025 | 6 replies
The good ones will have access to off-market deals.Ā
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
We just closed on a 71-unit apartment complex, our largest purchase to date.