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Robert Ellis Syndication Newbie—What Do You Wish You Knew Before Your First Deal?
22 April 2025 | 1 reply
Any tools or processes that saved your sanity managing communications, updates, or distributions?
Raven Ye Mahar Transferring Cash between LLCS
21 April 2025 | 10 replies
Would it make sense to use the Management to collect rent without charging a management fee and redistributing it to the series holding in the form of a owner's distribution and report the rental income on the series holding that owns the units?
Jonathan Underwood Group Investing Risks and Downfalls
25 April 2025 | 6 replies
Even if one partner is contributing significantly more time or effort, income is usually distributed according to the original agreement.
Steve Smith Trust to kids and friends
19 April 2025 | 3 replies
I can tell you I have witnessed years after the fact  a trustee with the best intentions not do the distributions correctly where a family member sort of got ripped off.  
James Wise Does Bigger Pockets facilitate a Culture of Trash Individuals???
26 April 2025 | 52 replies
I typically respond asking how they derived their number.  
Michael Guido Anyone hear of Vestright land deals
12 May 2025 | 52 replies
Once the property owner was paid off, $1.7M was distributed to us by the escrow officer.
Desiree Board Sole proprietor, LLC or Corporation?
21 April 2025 | 7 replies
For house flipping, consider an LLC taxed as an S-Corp to reduce self-employment taxes by taking a reasonable salary and the rest as distributions.
Justin Summers Bought a property Land installment/contract for deed.. How do I deal with 1098-int
19 April 2025 | 8 replies
Key characteristics include:Right to use, possess, and enjoy the propertyEntitlement to any income, profits, or benefits derived from the propertyBeneficial ownership interest even without formal legal documentationRight to compel transfer of legal title under appropriate circumstancesProtected by courts of equity rather than courts of lawOften based on principles of fairness and intended ownershipEquitable title holders possess the actual beneficial enjoyment of the property, even if they don't appear as owners in legal records.Common Situations with Split TitleLand Contracts/Contracts for Deed: Buyer has equitable title while seller retains legal title until final paymentTrusts: Trustee holds legal title while beneficiaries hold equitable titleReal Estate Purchase Agreements: Between signing and closing, buyer has equitable interest while seller retains legal titleNominee Ownership: Legal titleholder acts as nominee for equitable ownerLife Estates: Life tenant has equitable title to use during lifetime while remainderman has future legal interestForeclosure Redemption Periods: Borrower retains equitable title during redemption periodLegal SignificanceThe distinction between legal and equitable title has significant implications in property disputes, tax matters, bankruptcy proceedings, and estate planning.
Gary Campanaro Short term rental Sale and dissolution of LLC
16 April 2025 | 4 replies
Based on what you’ve shared, it seems there may be a misunderstanding of the operating agreement and how liquidation proceeds should be distributed upon dissolution.It would be highly unusual for an agreement to allow liquidation proceeds to be distributed disproportionately—especially in a 50/50 partnership—simply because one partner didn’t contribute an additional $1,090.
Sylvia Castellanos What is involved if I form an LLC taxed as a S Corp?
16 April 2025 | 18 replies
I regularly take distributions.