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Kwanza P. Hot Tubs in Your STR
6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Who makes sure it’s clean (your regular cleaner?)
Phil G. Anyone fund a note with Safeguard Capital Partners?
7 February 2025 | 40 replies
However, they do not connect with a 3rd party servicer.
John K Smith Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee
Kiran Asknani New to STR market in Massachusetts
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Very good resource for getting set up with STR property managers, cleaning services, realtors, lenders, etc. https://www.getchalet.com/
Jon Luft Buying our first short term rental property
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
He even provides a service to help you find the right one.
Makani Donaldson How to be of use
3 February 2025 | 9 replies
Maybe an investor is flipping a lot of properties and you could offer to pick up and deliver materials to his crews, clean the work sites every night, bring his crew lunch, or whatever.Find a way to make yourself useful to them, and they will reciprocate.
Sean Mattis Best Text Blasting Service?
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm looking to categorize my buyers and blast out a text message to specific groups whenever I get a property that fits their criteria.I'm sure services like this exist out there but I'm looking for the most cost effective one and I'd rather hear the best from you guys rather than from the salesman pitching their product.Does anyone use a platform like this and how does it perform for you?
James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
23 January 2025 | 165 replies
So what is your land worth if you have to pay for the toxic waste clean up (or have the government clean it up and then put a lien on your property for services rendered)?
Chris Lin 5 Years with REI Nation: Convenience Over Cash Flow
4 February 2025 | 24 replies
Naturally, I assumed REI’s "white-glove" service included a strong legal team to handle these situations efficiently.
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?