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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 Ā§704(b) gapsCapital account glitchesTechnical allocation languageTruth: Unless hiding something biggerProperty Value AllocationsNormal basis step-upsTypical appreciation splitsStandard promote calculationsReal World Example:šŸ¢ 100-unit apartment complex4 partners, $5M dealDeveloper promote structure= Zero IRS interestSame Deal With Red Flags:šŸ¢ 100-unit apartment complexHidden partner arrangementsArtificial loss allocationsUnreported debt shifts= IRS AttentionPractical Protection Steps:Basic Documentationāœ… Clean operating agreementāœ… Economic substanceāœ… Partner contributions tracked(Don't need War & Peace complexity)Economic Realityāœ… Allocations match economicsāœ… Real money movementāœ… Actual partner participationClean Reportingāœ… Consistent K-1sāœ… Required forms filedāœ… Clear communicationThe "Sleep Well" Test:Can you explain your structure to an IRS agent without sweating?
Christopher Heidrich Stuck in analysis paralysis and in the military
30 January 2025 | 7 replies
We're not aware of anyone that's made a purchase from them work in over 3 years:(Most of the incentives in Detroit are targeted to owners that will live in their home or developers targeting large projects.
Clay Schlinke Savannah Circle with a 3.75% interest rate
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment. 17 luxury duplex development located off of Galm Road in the vibrant growing North West San Antonio.
Clarase Mika Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
This white paper explores why American investors should consider adding German real estate to their investment portfolio, focusing on the market's advantages, key investment strategies, and important factors to understand before diving into the market.Introduction: The Allure of the German Real Estate MarketGermany is Europe's largest economy and one of the most developed real estate markets globally.
Jasmine Thermitus Primary to Rental Property
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
Hi Jasmine-Congratulations on being ready to turn your primary residence into a rental.Your question is should you use a property manager or self-manage your property.If there is enough positive cashflow or you can afford to pay a property manager, I always recommend doing so for the following reasons:1.
Lucas Kirma College Student -> Full Time (Brand New and Eager to Learn)
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
I believe localĀ investors, agents, lenders, property managers, and contractors all have valuable insights, especially for someone brand new to Real Estate like my self.
Raqia Bethea Am I overthinking
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
Iā€™m interested in purchasing an investment property with equity Iā€™ve developed in my current home, however Iā€™m concerned that if I have an issue renting out the new home it can blow up in my face.
Dina Schmid When Your STR is Too Popular For You To Stay In It
25 February 2025 | 23 replies
Thanksgiving is already booked and the development will look different by then.2.
Daniel Huang Help with finding multi-family properties on BP
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Daniel Huang: Hi, I am trying to transition to develop my rental income as I am in the final years of my professional career. Ā 
Ronald Rohde 10 Year Treasury Keeps Going UP!
29 January 2025 | 12 replies
It's a part of my self directed IRA.