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John Helms First time investor
24 February 2025 | 3 replies
being that this is you first investment property is there a reason that you are not getting help on this one? 
Terry Kearse What’s Your Biggest Challenge When It Comes to Funding Real Estate Deals?
21 February 2025 | 1 reply
Let’s share insights and tips to help each other out!
Matt Schreiber North Myrtle Beach STR
5 February 2025 | 9 replies
And if you have any questions I can help with, feel free to reach out!
Dawson Brewer Why Novation Are Better Than Wholesaling
16 February 2025 | 11 replies
This means I make more per deal than a typical wholesale assignment.3.
Brad Tull First time rental
26 February 2025 | 14 replies
This is an incredible community and I'm sure you'll find it helpful
Amanda Nelson VA Loan Assumption
25 February 2025 | 20 replies
Thanks in advance for the help!  
Lisa Choi New to BiggerPockets – Excited to Connect, Learn, and Grow with the Community!
19 February 2025 | 10 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
Kiran Asknani New to STR market in Massachusetts
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
I have access to AirDNA and it has its shortcomings.
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?
Karen Margrave REDDING, CA INVESTORS
24 January 2025 | 37 replies
And it seems this is how everyone is.