Jerry Tello
Over The Counter (OTC) Tax Liens
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
With the two lots together they could be sold for 50-75k.. im doing research all day everyday to learn more and more about real estate investing.. so much that im nearly on the verge of divorce.
Bruce D. Kowal
What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 5 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.
Kiryl Ulanovich
Step by step process for fix and flipping
29 January 2025 | 1 reply
@Kiryl Ulanovich,You're on the right track:Get Pre-Approval from Hard Money Lender – Know your terms and limits upfront.Find a Deal Through a Wholesaler – Verify numbers and ensure it meets your criteria.Review the Assignment of Contract – Confirm terms, earnest money, and contingencies.Conduct Due Diligence – This includes an inspection (if allowed), verifying ARV, and rehab estimates.Submit to Hard Money Lender for Final Approval – Lender will review title, contract, and property condition.Title Search & Clear Any Issues – Ensure a clean title before closing.Close Through Title Company – Finalize funding and take ownership.Consider also lining up contractors early for a smooth transition into renovations.
Henry Clark
LA Fires Taxes and Insurance
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
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David Martinez
Mid-term Rentals in Pensacola, FL
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Stand out, be unique, and offer something of value that you would love if you were a traveler (cleaning service, amenities, a theme, etc.)Happy to help you find a place if you want some help on the agent side.
Keith Watts
Excited to see what the future holds... (Flips, Rentals, and Other Strategies)
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.
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.
Devin James
Key Principles that Guide Me
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
None of these things will bring success tomorrow, but with doing them consistently every day, I will wake up in 5,10,20,30,40,60 years and be miles ahead of everyone else.2) Never stop learningThere is only growth or decay, there is no middle ground.