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Aaron Ram Seller Financed Deal - What am I missing?
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
All others are month to month or expiring this year.I used a spreadsheet I typically use to analyze a financed deal.
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?
Jeremy Beland If you’re struggling to get traction in wholesaling or real estate investing..
29 January 2025 | 1 reply
The ones that build out great companies build the skills, then they teach the skills to people to set calls for them, go to appointments for them and they continue to build out their company as a marketing/sales operation that is more fluid to create more revenue. 
Dustin Sanders Any 10-15% DSCR Loans?
12 February 2025 | 29 replies
Yes - and even when its out there its typically impossible to qualify (need high rate and high DSCR and typically would have to qualify as a LTR - so almost a unicorn or in a really bad market)
Matt Wan Can I buy a property without being physically present for any part?
11 February 2025 | 18 replies
If the state matters, I'm interested in Connecticut@Matt WanThe key to understanding being “in person” is that you can be “in person” anywhere there is a notary or other person who can certify your signature… typically.  
Praveen Kumar REI nation experience
12 February 2025 | 6 replies
You would have preferred to see our properties like a marketplace listing, but that is not how we operate.  
Kevin Hunter Property Management near Watertown, NY
12 February 2025 | 7 replies
I operate a few rentals in the Watertown NY area.
Darian Sanayei Building a ADU in backyard
6 February 2025 | 6 replies
the value added versus cost to add, especially in single family zoned areas, typically results in a large negative initial position.  
AJ Wong What STR investors should expect on the Oregon Coast in 2025 and beyond
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
In the six years I've owned, operated and sold vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast the investment landscape has evolved considerably. 
Michelle Martin Got sued by a former tenant and lost due to PM's negligence
11 February 2025 | 4 replies
They are a husband and wife team operating under an LLC, so I assume it was easier to go after me (property owner).