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Michelle Simoni Seller Financing - Multi-Family 2.2 mil
3 March 2025 | 7 replies
But.....There is simply not enough information in this scenario to offer you anything of substance
Matthew Estrada Lessons Learned: My Experience with The 'Flip System'
10 March 2025 | 48 replies
Despite paying a substantial fee, I found that beyond basic instructional videos and repetitive weekly calls, there was little substance to aid my learning.
Sarah Hadassah Negrón Tips for Out of Town Landlord Navigating Eviction and Money Judgement
5 March 2025 | 9 replies
We have been chasing money judgements for a few years and haven't gotten anything of substance back.
Paul Novak Personal Residence Rental
25 February 2025 | 7 replies
In the end, it cancels out any benefit.Loss of Key Homeowner BenefitsIf you sell your home to an LLC or S-Corp, you’ll lose:$250k/$500k capital gains exclusion on selling a primary residence.Homestead exemption on property taxes.Owner-occupied insurance rates, which are cheaper than rental insurance.Substance Over FormIn tax law, the IRS looks at the substance of a transaction, not just the form.
Wen Chen Section 121 with LLC
7 March 2025 | 7 replies
Therefore, transferring the property to your own LLC would not trigger a sale or allow you to claim the Section 121 exclusion.Engaging in transactions that lack economic substance or are primarily for tax avoidance purposes can attract IRS scrutiny.
Chris Seveney The Evolution of Real Estate Training Programs: From Product to Lifestyle to Message
10 February 2025 | 1 reply
Always vet the substance behind what’s being offered.
Sean Bramble Anyone done a "Morby Method" deal? Zero down creative strategy
6 March 2025 | 39 replies
This is a substance of the transaction vs. structure issue. 
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?
Clare Pitcher Flat Rate vs. Percentage Based Managment Fee
30 January 2025 | 19 replies
They should not be charging a fee when the unit is empty; so the percentage vs flat fee argument has little substance in this aspect.