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 Ā§704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:š¢ 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:š¢ 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentationā
Clean operating agreementā
Economic substanceā
Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Realityā
Allocations match economicsā
Real money movementā
Actual partner participationClean Reportingā
Consistent K-1sā
Required forms filedā
Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?
Account Closed
Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
19 January 2025 | 1 reply
Type Line Item Fee Fixed Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $600 Variable Fees Business Hour Service Calls $90/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $120/hour + Materials Cost + Tax 3rd Party Coordination HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Negotiated Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee Ā
John K Smith
Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
19 January 2025 | 2 replies
Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee
Nick M.
Michigan Sales/lodging tax collection and payment
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Do you use a ābookā for information or an online service ?
Keith Williams
Heard of Zi-Find for Airbnb leases?
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
They pay rent before the due date, clean the property after every client, and if something breaks they usually repair it before I'm aware because their clients will give them bad ratings.
Kaleb Garrett
Developing a solar farm?
2 February 2025 | 10 replies
Originally the program was developed for Facebook and Google, to power their data centers there, but TVA has opened it up to the 7-state service area.
Zachary Scalzo
Real Estate Investor with a Maid Company - How Can I earn Realtors Business
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
We could use a new cleaning company though.Ā Ā
Susan Sheraton
Service Link - THE ABSOLUTE WORST
11 January 2025 | 1 reply
If they say Service Link, find another house.
Tod DuBois
Typical Occupancy Rate - and how to calculate?
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
If the guest feels slighted, there is no fact checking service provided by AirBnB to confirm their claims, so it is up to you to let future guests know the level of professionalism you provide.If you are able, I would recommend editing your response to the 1-star review.
Yooni Choi
How to self-manage out-of-state property
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
In fact, even with my extensive experience, I choose to have all my properties professionally managed.Here's why:Tenant Selection Is CriticalThe most valuable service a property manager provides is selecting reliable tenants.