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Brian King New to the Real estate game
19 January 2025 | 21 replies
Eventually I want to get into single family and multi family rentals.As far as effort or work on the fixers;  my brother in law is quite handy and my next door neighbor has said he would help in anything that is out of my scope of expertise
Anthony French Any ideas or information finding funding for a development
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
You'll need a solid proforma and to build a team with expertise.
Daryl Allen What exactly comes after coming to agreement with seller
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
A reasonably good source is AVVO.com by zip code and expertise.  
Gregory Schwartz How do you protect yourself from TCPA violations and Do Not Call List lawsuits
15 January 2025 | 5 replies

A local agent recently got sued for calling an old client who was on the Do Not Call list. It seems ridiculous, but that's the world we live in now. With the increasing number of lawsuits and penalties for TCPA violat...

Andria Kobylinski Boutique Hotel Investing - Financing
21 January 2025 | 15 replies
Not sure if this appeals to youJoint Ventures: Partnering with a larger hospitality group or another investor might not only bring in funding but also expertise and industry connections. 40% of a deal is better than no deal.
Jay Hinrichs LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
I like the notion of protecting peoples privacy to process.
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?
Garry Lawrence 19-Year-Old Closing on First Rental Property – Seeking Advice!
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Where is vacancy, maintenance/cap ex, asset protection, PM (include it even if self managing as you deserve to be compensated for your efforts), utilities, misc.  
Julie Muse Outlook St: Quick Flip Success in Mission, KS!
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Partner Driven’s expertise in market timing, combined with Archie’s local insight, ensured a fast and efficient transaction.
Cole Dobbs New Member Introduction
10 January 2025 | 9 replies
Leverage your construction expertise to accurately estimate rehab costs and streamline renovations, and focus on financing strategies like hard money or private loans for your BRRRR deals.