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Bruce Woodruff Thoughts on the California fire repercussions
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
Away from the coast, no hurricanes, fires, floods - we don't even have snowstorms anymore.People can deny climate change all they want or blame it on sun cycles, and frankly, it does not even matter, the reality is that insurance cost will force the issue.You can try to rebuild and you can put houses on stilts in flood areas, or fortify them against high winds and fires, but that makes it expensive.
Sheila Steubing REI GAME CHANGERS Reviews James Hodges
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
While James' mentorship program promotes the success stories of students making substantial income, the reality on the ground tells a different story.
Tricia O'Brien What Questions to Ask/Things to Look for When Interviewing Property Managers?
20 January 2025 | 2 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!
Dwight Henning Management company recommendations
18 January 2025 | 4 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!
Isaac Terry Investing Out Of State - Starting
22 January 2025 | 20 replies
Cleveland looks good on paper, but its not as good in reality
Kris L. Agent Conundrum in Dunedin
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
I see a ton of sellers and listing agents overpricing homes and end up with big "price drops" back to reality
Alan Asriants Why BRRRR is not an effective strategy today...
31 January 2025 | 44 replies
Even with a great deal, it’s tough to make it work in today’s market.This is the reality we’re facing now. 
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?
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
⏰ The 168-Hour Reality Check:Your week has 168 hours.
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
Though at 1525/mth it is projected to cashflow a little less than 100/mth  -- the numbers do not include what I like to call reality numbers (vacancy loss, maintenance, capex reserves).