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Panos Coufos HELOC to Fund Downpayment on Next House Hack?
23 January 2025 | 1 reply
You clearly have factored this in already.
Denise Evans Tenant Estoppel Letters
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Another might be a residential tenant whose child comes home from college and discovers black mold in her bedroom closet.Ideally, Tenant Estoppel Letters will be sent to them after the inspection and financing contingencies have been cleared and within the last week before closing.
Anirudh Reddy Who can claim interest paid on a seller finance property?
4 February 2025 | 17 replies
To be clear: I am NOT entitled to the deduction since I did not make these payments.
Bree Jimenez Hi everyone, excited to be apart of this community.
28 January 2025 | 22 replies
This way, you can easily revisit details and pick up right where you left off.Avoid cutting corners to save money, as it often costs more in the end.
Lina Truong Please help me get started for mid-term rental investments
9 February 2025 | 33 replies
Make sure you are clear on your objective so they are not showing you deals that are not worth looking at. 
Jack Larkin Lee Arnold's Capital Syndicate
21 January 2025 | 74 replies
They are very up front about the whole process and all the details.Before I go on, I want to make it clear that I am a small time entrepreneur and am in no way affiliated with the Capital Syndicate, Awesome REI or anyone else associated with this course.I bought the Capital Syndicate course because I wanted to see if I could apply it to a specific niche market.I bought all the add ons because I wanted to make sure I gave it every shot to work properly and because they offered a 30 day money back guarantee. 
Vivien Martin New member from the Chicago area!
18 January 2025 | 17 replies
A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.
Chris Hains Need A House Flipping Spreadsheet
28 January 2025 | 12 replies
Most lenders won't require an application fee and should be able to clearly lay out their financing costs, cash to close, and projected profitability for you.I hope this helps.
Raghavendra Pillappa Consider buying an existing short term rental
14 February 2025 | 37 replies
The agent has insurance, but clearly, they should not be an agent if they don't disclose this. 
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?