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Lina Truong Please help me get started for mid-term rental investments
9 February 2025 | 33 replies
I'll also add that Bonnie's group is a great resource with operators from 0-Bonnie.
Jonathan Snider LLPAs for Vacation Home Loans
6 February 2025 | 9 replies
There are alternative programs out there with reduced cost, but you are typically looking at 20% down. 
Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
18 February 2025 | 87 replies
If operating costs increase, then customers/tenants will eat the costs in tight markets.
Samuel Coronado Looking at another park
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
All too typical park owner who took all the profit out of the park without reinvesting in the business then wants to sell you the potential he was too cheap to invest in. 
Helena Goyvaerts Investing in Houston - tips & tricks
14 February 2025 | 13 replies
I own and operate a property management business serving these areas.
Paige Gardner HML Beginner friendly
11 February 2025 | 10 replies
This is an Interest only loan product that typically lends at 65% ARV. 
Joe S. Who deserves a vote?
3 February 2025 | 1 reply
If someone is exceptionally hostile in their replies to someone else, even if I like the content, I typically steer clear of voting for that particular post.There are people that I like most everything they say, but I don’t always vote for them every time because I don’t wanna make it weird.
Jon K. My first rental, 11 years later.
18 February 2025 | 9 replies
Typical maintenance and capex, no real disasters. 
Amir Portal Help whit choosing a neighborhoods for BRRRR strategy
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Amir PortalRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
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?