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Mark Forest Syndication capital calls
14 January 2025 | 37 replies
I am guessing they probably raised $15-25M from investors for the deal, so while the bank would still be covered investors would appear to collect maybe 10-20 cents on the dollar if they were to liquidate.if that's the case then I don't see buying one year really does anything unless I am missing something ? 
Jonathan S. RE Equity Investing/Feedback
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
., to be honest, if you can't simply explain it in a post, you have already lost a vast majority of investors.  
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?
Kelly Taylor Recommendations for a Self-directed Roth IRA Custodian - Equity Trust anyone?
6 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you have checkbook control you’ll have a bank account with a bank that has FDIC insurance up to $250k per account.  
Terrence Stark Builder Refusal to Provide Floor Plans
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Can someone explain?
Robert A. Coloma Anyone dealt with a company LOANGUYS?
20 January 2025 | 62 replies
Munoz was beyond thorough in explaining our credentials. 
Rauph Souleimanov Creating a website with Carrot or NO Carrot
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
If you want more info, send me a PM and I can send you a link to an article that explains further. 
Paul Whitehurst Just got my first multi family property! Now….?
27 January 2025 | 2 replies
Can someone easily explain best way to leverage my new property, etc to be able to get a 2nd, 3rd, etc by only using my properties as collateral?  
Robert Medina Attempting to brrrr but having issues
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Explaining how to do that is way too much for a forum.
John Fleming Property Management Reccomendation
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.