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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hello Andrew,I’d recommend starting by finding an agent who specializes in rental properties.
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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.
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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.