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Jonathan Abrado Pace Morby Gator Method Course Review
25 January 2025 | 155 replies
After I got an LLC set up, I was set up with a credit coach and he is helping me get my corporate credit set up.
John Friendas LLC Mortgage Under Partner Instead of Me
23 January 2025 | 23 replies
Quote from @Zach Edelman: If you do a DSCR loan and vest it in an entity - you and your partner can both PG the note and it will report to neither of your credit reports, thus having no impact on your DTI! 
Andrew Albritton Questions on 1031 into in-laws property
11 February 2025 | 7 replies
I am simply trying to offer a solution that is fair to both parties that allows the property to stay in the family.The biggest problem is they are having trouble refinancing the property due to credit balances.
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?
Kayla Elliott What is the best loan strategy for this buy and hold?
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
(May also cut significantly into the current cash flow on it)I know you mentioned not doing a HELOC on my primary, but wouldn't it be advantageous to have the ability to pay off the line of credit instead of be stuck in a payment that is much higher? 
Bien Nguyen Clearwater, FL or Murrells Inlett, SC
6 February 2025 | 16 replies
I co-own a STR PM Co with around 90 doors currently and am also a broker who specializes in STR Investor acquisitions. 
Josh Dickson How to reduce the maximum amount of income tax for a wealthy individual.
11 February 2025 | 12 replies
It really makes a difference when you use pros that specialize in REI and how they can help your money work for you. 
Andrew Wade Starting Out in Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hello Andrew,I’d recommend starting by finding an agent who specializes in rental properties.
Jerry Shen Buying RE with Bitcoin
11 February 2025 | 167 replies
There are still people out there who only deal with cash, and are queasy about using credit or debit card to make purchases. 
NA NA Need some help!
10 February 2025 | 3 replies
In order to execute on any of the strategies from #2, you will want to a work/income history and decent credit scores.