30 September 2025 | 17 replies
In our company we basically use the cloud based expense reporting software that takes care of the accounts, invoicing and billing in a precised and significant manner.
27 September 2025 | 1 reply
I am more than happy to exchange lunch or even potentially capital investment in your project (if you have a solid deal) for the knowledge.
29 September 2025 | 5 replies
We have 'buy-sell' detailed out in a lot of detail including; right of first refusal, how to calculate selling price, etc.... and 'survivors benefits' detailing if a member's heirs want to stay of or be cashed-out etc...Is seems to me that the time the TIC helps on a member wanting out is in the case of a 1031 Exchange, which HAS to have a 'real property' sale, not an LLC sale, which is shares in a company, not actual real estate.
1 October 2025 | 2 replies
., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”
28 September 2025 | 1 reply
Feel free to connect if you’d like to exchange more ideas
8 October 2025 | 8 replies
Hold rentals in an LLC taxed as a partnership to keep 1031 exchange flexibility and step-up benefits, avoid putting rentals in an S-Corp.
19 October 2025 | 42 replies
Maybe not in the short term, but definitely over time.I think part of the answer is to stop thinking “stick built only” and embrace what I’ll call "Precision-Built Housing" (simply because of the stigma "manufactured" has).
16 October 2025 | 14 replies
Using cost segregation, REPS, and 1031 exchanges together allows you to minimize taxes, recycle capital, and reinvest profits.
29 September 2025 | 3 replies
Wondering if anyone's sold/run a hostel before - best exchanges, comps, or high-traffic networks?
23 October 2025 | 18 replies
How much do you have to invest in the property for the 1031 exchange?