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Jon K. My first rental, 11 years later.
18 February 2025 | 9 replies
I have an amazing GC now that I trust completely so I can do a full gut reno without stepping foot in the property and I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
Joseph Sakic Thinking of changing my PM but am terrified that the process will be a nightmare
13 February 2025 | 14 replies
A good PM could do that in their sleep.
Rob Anteau How Can I Improve My Welcome Basket Guests?
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
., you can also leave things like toothbrush/toothpaste combos, sleeping masks, ear plugs, makeup wipes, and more, all add to the value and usability of the basket.
Devin James To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
I value my health and try to get 7-8 hours of sleep.
Joe Sullivan My Horrible Experience with Ron LeGrand's Financial Freedom
10 February 2025 | 24 replies
I find it disturbing how many "business models" are all about suckering people into buying and even use skillful wording to deceive people into signing up.
Kyle Deboer Raising Down Payment Money
19 February 2025 | 26 replies
It is a matter of getting out of your comfort zone a little bit but not so much that you will burn out or lose sleep.
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?
Christina L. Beech Mountain short term rentals
31 January 2025 | 21 replies
The home has 6 bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 16.
Spencer Ware Retired NFL Player 2x SB Champ
27 January 2025 | 48 replies
They wouldn't be coming to you.So you can get a gold standard investment advisor and give up .5 to 2% of your return, or you can send the money to one or more huge index funds like Vanguard 500 index fund and sleep well at night.But if you think you have something of value other than the generic value of money, you will be sorely disappointed.
Jay Hinrichs How to make a million dollars with a capital partner with subdivision entitlements
17 February 2025 | 69 replies
Depends on how much ground you are disturbing