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Dawson Brewer Why Novation Are Better Than Wholesaling
16 February 2025 | 11 replies
Partner with a real estate marketing company out of Las Vegas or Provo, Utah to market, promote and advertise the “mentorship” system consisting of the free seminar, followed by the modest fee weekend workshop, followed by the $15,000 - $40 000 full mentorship program.Here are the usual results1- 99% of “students” never earn back the cost, despite 1000s of wasted hours2- students learn nothing of real estate principles, real estate finance and real estate law which are the necessary foundation blocks of knowledge necessary for a SUSTAINABLE career in real estate investment 3- with hundreds or thousands of “students” unleashed on the real estate selling public they’re AT BEST an annoyance of trying to do “unrealistic” deals, AT WORST lead to a disastrous result for vulnerable homeowners.4 - The career real estate investors, service providers, brokers, lenders, etc are so disgusted with all of it and the outcomes they see that that can’t even comprehend that the subject technique or strategy does have a legitimate use when utilized (1) by and experienced and well capitalized buyer and (2) full disclosure is provided all parties with legal representation.  
Don Konipol The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies
Quote from @Stuart Udis: The riskiest  strategy will be whichever new investment strategy the gurus come up with next to maintain a captive audience...can't wait to see what these creative minds come up with next.I don’t know what the next BIG STRATEGY gurus will come up with, but I do know it will include the following1.
Bruce D. Kowal What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):REAL Red Flags That Matter:The Partner Complaint TriggerDisgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 disputesPartnership disputes leading to tax filingsReal Impact: Instant IRS attentionSuspicious Loss ClaimsLosses exceeding investmentArtificial basis inflationSudden large losses without economic realityExample: $100K investment claiming $500K lossesRelated Party GamesCircular property flipsBelow-market transfersFamily partnership schemes without substanceWatch Out: IRC §267 and §707(b) violationsDebt Engineering Red FlagsBasis inflation schemesArtificial guarantee arrangementsPartner debt shifts near year-endCritical: IRC §752 compliance matters!
Eliot M. Pros and Cons of Getting Real Estate License (Georgia)
12 February 2025 | 19 replies
I don't hide my agent status, I just don't lead with it now.  
Ben Schuster Advice & Feedback - Building Engaging Investor Lead Magnets
6 January 2025 | 0 replies
Our growth has been entirely organic, driven by word-of-mouth referrals, but we’re now looking to expand our reach to new investors who might be interested in our offerings.I’ve seen and heard a lot about lead magnets (e.g., signing up for an eBook in exchange for an email address) and was wondering if anyone has suggestions on lead magnets that have been particularly effective in converting interested parties into prospects.I’d greatly appreciate any advice or guidance you can share.
Mario Niccolini Investing in a High-Risk Flood Zone (AE) – Worth It or Hard Pass?
20 February 2025 | 11 replies
In my case, flood insurance was under $1800/yr and for the numbers made complete sense for me as a good deal with that added cost.4) Flood zone AE does not directly impact resale value, but can reduce the number of buyers considering your property which can lead to slower sale through time and potentially lower prices.  
Sharma Parth Feedback on company Offer Geek in Flint, Michigan?
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
I don't have enough details to know whether it's a good move for you, but I think my numbers work out better when I'm the lead.
Allende Hernandez Do you run screening in all the potential tenants?
22 January 2025 | 16 replies
Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.
Tiamo Wright Why is Zillow so bad?
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
But consumers all are on the site for free where real estate agents are constantly hawked to buy leads or participate in what is now a 35-40% referral business for unvetted leads who think they are contacting the listing agent.Their business model has always been flawed.
Jasper Zimmerman Property management Anderson, IN
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.