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James Jones New Investor Scaling Through Care Homes and Assisted Living
20 January 2025 | 10 replies
My target markets include any region in California, and I’m always on the hunt for properties with strong value-add potential.If you’re experienced with rehabs, BRRRR, or creative financing strategies, I’d love to connect.
Sarah Rilling What Questions To Ask When Joining A Mentorship Program?
24 January 2025 | 3 replies
This will help you assess the value and avoid surprises down the road.12.
Brandon Larson Please Help: Property Management Policy Binder
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
This can become a selling point or value proposition for your future clients. 
Hudson Filippi Using FHA Construction to House Hack?
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
If you're in Northern MN, there is a very good chance that the cost to build a new duplex exceeds the resale value, which would be an awful idea to build a new one. 
Allison Littman "Church" Purchase Creative Financing
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
My tax professional is stating that I would need an appraisal to show the lot/structure are valued at $400k if I try to claim $200k as a donation.
Skip A Schenker Mixed Use Multi Family Gut, Buy and Hold
16 January 2025 | 0 replies
How did you add value to the deal?
Jack Miller New to Investing
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Whether it’s sharing strategies or collaborating on deals, there’s always value in teaming up.Feel free to reach out, and let’s see how we can make things happen!
Donald Hatter Larger Single Family Home in growing master planned community
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Conventional Financing How did you add value to the deal?
Natalie Gelbke-Mattis Ready to scale our hospitality portfolio
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
What worked for me was focusing on building strategic relationships with top tier people (quality partners) who could complement what I brought to the table—sales, management, and execution.When you are approaching sellers for creative financing, leading with a clear value proposition (and CONFIDENTLY) is key.
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?