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Prashant Bagri Cost Segregation Options
27 November 2022 | 8 replies
If the proper reports and documentation are not completed, you run the risk of failing an IRS audit and the cost segregation not being honored.
Account Closed Share you STR Economics
26 October 2023 | 21 replies
Location of property:Occupancy rate:Year purchased:Price paid:Current property value:Gross yearly income:Yearly expenses (if can be broken down, even better):Net yearly income:Personal insight from their experience:I hope this is a legit discussion and we can bring value to newbies like me.Thanks :)P.S - If Moderator can change the title to Share your STR Economics, seems the subject can't be edited  If you want real-actual-fact-honest-audited STR operation , you really need to read the financial report of STR specialized syndication.most of them makes quite good money if they purchase before 2016.
Ronnice T. Common Question Wednesday
24 October 2024 | 2 replies
The IRS requires a very detailed mileage log, so if you are ever audited, you run the risk of losing your mileage expense if you simply estimate.
Jessica Howell Funding LLC's, deposits and draws
19 November 2024 | 12 replies
You can always withdraw money from your personal to LLC or vice versa, however, it's important to draft an agreement by calling it "letter of advancement" so it can be documented when you advance/lend money to your LLC or retrieve money from your LLC to your company for legal and auditing protection.
Aus Smith Property Management - Contract and Fee Structure
14 November 2024 | 10 replies
We audit several different areas a couple of times a year but we have a pretty tight system in place.
Rob Padilla Guru's, Sean Terry's Flip2Freedom and the people who hate them
4 February 2023 | 80 replies
The best sources are the RE books used in RE schools for Realtors, better yet take the course, you may be able to audit the corse for less as you don't need to take the exam.
Suzette Gonzalez Has anyone heard of these companies?
4 November 2024 | 4 replies
Suzette,Stay away from any company that offers you a Loan modification or a foreclosure "Audit" and what ever new name they call it now a days.
Dustin Burke Do you really need a Tax Attorney?
14 March 2018 | 6 replies
Even "tax attorneys" are typically attorneys that defend you against IRS audits and lawsuits, not typically people you want to go to for specific tax advice.As @Logan Allec said, you want an attorney for forming business entities like LLCs for asset protection, or for drafting any contracts or agreements necessary for your flip business (partnership agreements, etc).
Nicole Heasley Beitenman First-time deal between my father and I; How do we set this up?
30 October 2017 | 30 replies
You have the advantage.Plus having both you and your dad's names on the title instead of an LLC might lead to the IRS audit (even though I'm pretty sure it will be nothing, but it's just a hassle).Again, consult with CPA and Attorney for the best setup.
Andrew Grieb Buying an Owning Entity Instead of Buying the "Properties"
21 November 2016 | 4 replies
That "not responsible for stuff".Audit the minutes and books of the company, audit operational and any escrow accounts, it's better to leave some money on hand and pay for it, keeps accounts open.