Jermaine Washington
Tenet has abandoned property without paying rent.
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
If the unit is empty, change the locks, clean it, and get it rented.
Samuel Coronado
How to Buy a $2.9 million MHP
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
I've personally driven this neighborhood and was amazed at how nice and clean it is.
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?
Rereloluwa Fatunmbi
Seeking Advice to Improve STR Performance in East Downtown Houston
22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Very easy to clean and it still looks pretty good instead of flat or matte sheens.
Alec Jacobs
What bank account should I use for my rental property?
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Keeping clean records from day one really helps when tax season rolls around.
Jeffrey Milner
Buying a share of a large freehold London house at a large discount for first timers
23 January 2025 | 0 replies
It is a freehold property, recently renovated from top to toe with high quality, large garden, and kept very clean at all times.
John K Smith
Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
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
Michelle Baldwin
PMS Software to Link 2 Separate VRBO Accounts
18 January 2025 | 6 replies
We successfully set up the co-hosting on Airbnb where IÂ receive the agreed upon 18% + the cleaning fee.
Yooni Choi
How to self-manage out-of-state property
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
Some landlords use lockboxes or smart locks to grant temporary access, but that has risks if you don’t have someone to oversee things.2.Move-out Inspections/Cleaning: Again, you’ll need boots on the ground for this.
Anjali L.
SSN for tenant
4 January 2025 | 6 replies
There was a time when SSN's were routinely disclosed on our rental applications.Â