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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 Ā§704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:šŸ¢ 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:šŸ¢ 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentationāœ… Clean operating agreementāœ… Economic substanceāœ… Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Realityāœ… Allocations match economicsāœ… Real money movementāœ… Actual partner participationClean Reportingāœ… Consistent K-1sāœ… Required forms filedāœ… Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?
Marc Shin Should I be providing my guests with free Netflix?
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.
Cameron Marro Seeking Renovation Advice for My First Investment Property
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.
Salvatore Ross Ideal Property to Manage
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!
Luis Fajardo Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary: What It Means for R.E Investors.
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.
Heidi Xu Diamond Bar Tennis Club community prestigious 2 bed 2 bath
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.
Felicia Nitu SB-423 in Carlsbad: A Quick Guide for Investors and Agents
6 February 2025 | 0 replies
This info also gives agents the edge in guiding clients, setting them apart as the go-to experts in Carlsbadā€™s fast-moving market.If you're curious about how SB-423 can work in other parts of California, definitely check out It's Time to Invest in California, now!
Brendan Jones First property advice
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 
Mario Morales "Multi-family" agents-how to pick one's
17 January 2025 | 6 replies
The good ones will have access to off-market deals.Ā 
Nate Shields 71 unit success!
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
We just closed on a 71-unit apartment complex, our largest purchase to date.