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Tyler Koller Baselane Vs Stessa
20 February 2025 | 32 replies
I'm reaching out to Baselane's leadership to put some sense in them about good banking practices and honoring legally bound leases, that they ended by breaking through this action.
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?
Shunnel Williams When to Sell or keep?
20 February 2025 | 9 replies
1st tenant (that came with the house)- she is a Section 8 tenant and clearly knows the game better than me hence the prolonged delayed Marshall’s execution.I cannot have 2 Government assistance programs in the property at the same time since it is not a legal 2 family.
Donald Hatter Creating an LLC (to do or not do)
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have just under five rental properties and I understand the legal benefits of creating an LLC (married to a lawyer).
Casson Coward What is the best area for starting out
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
**Letter of Intent (LOI)**: Though not legally binding, an LOI can outline the basic terms and conditions of a potential deal before the final contracts are drawn up, ensuring that all parties are on the same page.It's always wise to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure that your contracts comply with local laws and protect your interests.
Ryan DeRobertis Considering first investment property in Puerto Rico
2 February 2025 | 14 replies
It's a place to legally go and sell stock/business without capital gains.
Antoine Black Home equity line of credit
22 January 2025 | 6 replies
If you need an option that isn't as document heavy, a DSCR cash-out might be a viable option if it's an investment property.
Yash Shah Corporate (Bank owned) house for sale
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
Is there anything specific I should focus on during the due diligence process, particularly regarding title and document inspection, compared to a traditional sale?
Bruce D. Kowal Decoding the tax return of your Syndicated LLC - related party transactions
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
Nothing in this post should be construed as, or relied upon, as legal advice or as creating a CPA-client relationship.]
Jonathan Baptiste What I learned after 1 year of house hacking
17 January 2025 | 11 replies
That’ll be $50.”Document EVERYTHINGLiving with tenants means you see it all—good, bad, and downright ridiculous.