Joe S.
Is promoting buying rentals due to a conflict of interest?
31 January 2025 | 11 replies
.: My question is… Do people promote buying rentals due to some sort of personal benefit/conflict of interest?
Will Greenlee
RentRedi Personal Experience - Do not recommend - Noticed BiggerPockets promotion
28 January 2025 | 2 replies
I was not going to but I noticed BP is now promoting RentRedi again on their recent podcasts so just want to share with others before people decide to switch.
Dana Hagans
Promotional code for Pro Membership
1 January 2025 | 1 reply
Would anyone happen to know of any recent promotional codes that are still valid to use?
Paul Lucenti
Closed on our 9th property
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
The latest red flag is his belief he purchased a "fully renovated" property in Philadelphia for $115K.
Hellen Nitschke
Question about selling
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
if i want realtors to promote to their lists in another state?
Micah Huffman
Renting Primary Residence & Job Relocation
31 January 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Micah Huffman: I am considering relocating to Nashville for a job promotion that would be a 20% increase in pay possibly more.
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?
David W.
Should I Build My Own ADU - Multi Unit?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
My belief is that you will be challenged to realize a 10% savings loan n your first effort and there is some chance it will cost more than if you used a GC.
Gregory Whitmyer
Choosing the Right Private Money Lender: Key Factors to Consider
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
As a lender, it is my firm belief that honesty, transparency and service are the most important factors.
Daniel Dubeck
Gap funding
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
By utilizing section 8 income we will turn it into a property that is insured beyond belief and make over $ 418,000 gross $320,268 net.