Are You Paying “The Silent Partner” in Your Deals Without Realizing It?

[William Thompson]

Hey BP Community,

I’m William Thompson, a CPA and Tax Strategist working with investors nationwide. One thing I remind clients of all the time: if you don’t plan your taxes, the IRS becomes your silent partner—and usually takes the biggest cut.

I’ve seen it happen to investors at every stage:

• Flippers who crushed a deal but gave 40% of profits away because they didn’t set up the right entity.
• First-time landlords shocked at how little they actually “took home” once taxes and expenses hit.
• Multifamily investors who could’ve saved six figures with cost segregation—but never heard of it until years later.

1. My question to the community: Have you ever had a deal where the tax bill was way bigger than you expected?
2. For those just starting—what confuses you most about the tax side of real estate investing?

I’ll share some practical strategies I’ve seen work, and hopefully we can save some folks here from giving away more than they need to.

— William Thompson
Real Estate CPA & Tax Strategist