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David W. Should I Build My Own ADU - Multi Unit?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Not sure how much money % I can save if I do it myself too? 
Dylan Webb What are my options for a small PML using equity?
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Collateralized Private Loan – Some private money lenders (PMLs) may allow you to pledge one of your properties as collateral for a short-term loan. 4.
Mark Forest Matt Scott
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
He talks about obtaining private money.
Alex Messner Purchasing first home (with debt)
4 February 2025 | 12 replies
Some people are able to save money and budget and others are not really good at it.
Edward Zachary Samperio New to San Antonio & Exploring STR Markets—Looking for Advice on Potential Areas
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
The era of "everything prints money on Airbnb" is LONG GONE! 
Aiden Potter I'm starting wholesaling and doing my first deal
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
If so make they have their earnest money held by the attorney and not the agents broker.
John Murphy Ready to jump in…
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
He became a contractor, worked hard, and grew a successful business that produced a lot of money.
Paul Novak Small & Mighty Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
By using the BRRRR strategy, you only need to put down money once.
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?
Marina Wong 711 Rescue - does it help LP in case of imminent foreclosure
21 January 2025 | 19 replies
Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.