First, I think many people do this in the form of partnerships and joint ventures.Second, RE isn't really the same as stocks.

Basically though if your flipping homes you have ordinary income though an it will be subject to self employment tax if you are a sole prop or partnership and most LLCs.

A partnership could be profitable, but I personally don't like partnerships.

In an ideal partnership, everyone brings something unique to the table.

I passed on a partnership recently for similar reasons.

Hi, a partner might be a good thing, make sure you can act individually inside the comapny as well as together and have a meeting of the minds that every deal you find doesn't have to go to a partnership situation, same for him.Investing includes alot of walking and talking, being an appraiser already sets you apart.

., and have any kind of relationship with that entity (e.g. affiliate, partnership, employee, owner), you MUST disclose this in your post.

So when things are slow, I also look to build partnerships and raise capital.

However, if the LLC files as a sole proprietorship (Schedule C for a single member LLC) or as a partnership (1065 for a multiple member LLC) then deferrals can be made throughout the year regardless of when the funds are actually received.

Bryan and Vikram start a business partnership together (50/50 split).