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Shawn Questa 'Hi, wait, are you a Wholesaler or a Cash Buyer?'
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'd love to connect and share how I could possibly be beneficial.
Caryn Fischer Tax question with selling a house
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
It's no where near as beneficial for your children. 
Marc Zak LLC Insurance and Taxation
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
You would have ongoing filing requirements with the State and would need to keep business records and documentation.
Jonathan Baptiste What I learned after 1 year of house hacking
17 January 2025 | 11 replies
Risk mitigation is crucial, and learning from past experiences is beneficial.
Ian Reeves Looking to connect with Canadians interested in investing in Kansas City
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have had many conversations with her friends about the differences in our markets and  have recognized for a while now that there may be some mutually beneficial opportunities to work with Canadian investor specifically. 
Agatha Simmons Advice for newbie. Evicting Sec8 tenant
28 January 2025 | 16 replies
@Agatha Simmons Ensure that you are documenting everything that is occurring.
Jackson Pudlo First Time Real Estate Buyer - Seeking Advice on Single Family VS Mutli Family Units
23 January 2025 | 10 replies
With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
Document all your efforts, including repair invoices and communications, to show you’re acting in good faith as a landlord.
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?
Justin Smith First Residential Rental
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
I think you're right, it has always been a beneficial trade for both parties.I have not seen the inside yet, but the owner said he is more than welcome to show me once I have a pre-approval.