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Account Closed L.A. Wildfires and Their Tax Implications for Affected Residents
9 January 2025 | 0 replies
We are sending our prayers for those suffering up in LA.
Marc Zak LLC Insurance and Taxation
26 January 2025 | 6 replies
You'll also want to coordinate with your estate plan, and consider getting an estate plan if you do not yet have one in place.As to the trust, that's generally an estate planning tactic rather than asset protection
Jay Hinrichs LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
I like the notion of protecting peoples privacy to process.
Devin James To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
She works part time because it's a good balance of her interests, and protection for the family.
Account Closed "Additional Insured" clause in PM contract
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
Account Closed a PMC has two options to get liability insurance (tenant slip & fall) protection:1) Get added to owner's policy as Additionally Insured (NOT named insured).2) Setup a master commercial policy and add every property they manage to it and then charge those owners the cost of the policy.Otherwise, a PMC CANNOT get liability coverage on a property they have no ownership interest in.So, nothing wrong with their request.
Mak K. Tenant lied and has a dog on first month of lease -Texas
16 January 2025 | 8 replies
Try to charge them and suffer the consequences.
Cami Scott Real Estate Investing for Wealth Accumulation
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
I am here to create a business strategy that protects personal and business investments and mitigates risk,  procure a coach or mentor, and set up tax strategies to create long-term wealth for myself and my family. 
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?
Jake Andronico Just met w/ a developer - housing affordability may get much worse.
27 January 2025 | 23 replies
Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes. 
Amanda Long DSCR New Mexico Property/ Guarantors??
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
As for the legalities of setting up an LLC to protect you and your partners, I would consult with an attorney for best judgement.