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Danielle Levy Filing lawsuit against property management company
29 January 2025 | 20 replies
We are extremely unhappy with our property management company.
Christopher Heidrich Stuck in analysis paralysis and in the military
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!
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?
Kiryl Ulanovich Help me please to understand this
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Once that is complete, the property is yours.Now all that being said, it makes me EXTREMELY nervous that you don't understand the process and your only go-to is a wholesaler. 
Alex Silang Mass deportations: will it affect rental markets?
30 January 2025 | 62 replies
Anything requiring court or judicial decisioning is extremely slow. 
Dominic Mazzarella Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: How I Saved My Multi-Use Property Sale
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
While they can provide valuable advice, you must advocate for yourself and trust your instincts.Selling real estate—especially multi-use properties—can be full of surprises.
LaShon Evans New Late Start OOS Investor - concerned about assets/need LLC?
7 February 2025 | 14 replies
It seemed overkill to me but I'm not sure I can fully trust my instincts yet.  
Laura Kreinbring Which form or notice should I use to end lease with tenant
26 January 2025 | 14 replies
I do not trust her, plain and simple. 
Jimmy O'Connor A Breakdown of Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Values
24 February 2025 | 71 replies
While i agree Wharton/Dickinson Narrows/Newbold probably have more upside but they are extremely block specific.
Nichole Stohler I finally moved to a self-directed IRA and here’s what happened
23 January 2025 | 16 replies
I have been investing mainly in trust deeds but like you got connected with Dave and just recently ended up investing in his fund, my primary reason was for diversification and because it is passive.