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Crystal Mellor How to offset depreciation recapture from a failed 1031 exchange
16 July 2025 | 6 replies
Since the 1031 exchange failed, you’ll owe taxes on:Depreciation recapture (~$112K) taxed at 25%.Capital gain (~$80K) taxed at 15–20%, depending on your income.To offset the depreciation recapture, you’d need passive losses.
James Wise 6 Reasons Out of State Investors Fail
9 July 2025 | 2 replies
Below are the 6 most common reasons out of state investors fail.1.
Don Konipol The Number 1 Syndicator/Sponsor “Fail
7 July 2025 | 3 replies
This analysis makes 2 assumptions: 1 - the syndicator/sponsor is HONEST and not a scam, and 2 - the syndicator/sponsor is competent in investing in the subject  area of real estate So assuming these 2 conditions are true, what is the biggest syndicator “fail”.  
Daniel M. Howey Test (pass or fail)
8 July 2025 | 4 replies

Hi! What’s the minimum a partner needs to do in an LLC (owning rental property) to be considered active enough to avoid it being labeled an investment security under the Howey Test?

Nate Garvey Top mistakes new investors make?
22 July 2025 | 6 replies
What are some of the biggest mistakes you often see new investors make that cause them to fail out of real estate investing? 
Madelyn Felix Smart Locks for Rental Properties
25 July 2025 | 10 replies
Smart locks are becoming more common in rentals, especially short-term and multifamily units.Pros:No need to rekey between tenantsCan grant/revoke access remotely (great for maintenance or showings)Access logs for added securityTenants like the convenienceCons:Dependence on batteries or Wi-Fi—can fail if not maintainedSome tenants may be uncomfortable with perceived privacy concernsHigher upfront cost and potential for tech support issuesIf the system fails, physical access could be a problemFor long-term rentals, a keypad lock with manual override might be a better balance—still allows for code changes without rekeying, but avoids some of the tech pitfalls of smart locks tied to Wi-Fi or apps.Whatever you choose, just make sure there's a backup access method and clear communication with tenants about how it's managed.
Ann Thompson Proceed with caution!
28 July 2025 | 12 replies
They promised me a 1031, they have never failed one out of 1000 houses, blah blah - I have this in writing.
Micaila Frazier Hand hold through first deal - looking for help
15 July 2025 | 4 replies
A hunger to learn how to do things the right way, a teachable spirit and am unafraid to fail as long as it's failing forward! 
Cheryl A. Beware I lost big with the Blake Capital Group & Ian Djuric!
28 July 2025 | 7 replies
.: I invested in three Blake Capital deals (at the time they were doing business as the Djuric Family Office): - Canopy Creek Apartments, Jacksonville, Florida (Mar 2021-Dec 2021); ended quickly with a moderate return on investment - Waterford Grove Apartments, Houston, Texas (Mar 2021-Dec 2023); failed resulting in a MIPA and total loss of all investor funds. - Park North (aka Life at Spring Estates), Houston, Texas (May 2022-Dec 2024); failed with a foreclosure & total loss of all investor funds. 
Jason Eyerly For some reason - I feel like I can't succeed at this...
23 July 2025 | 38 replies
So I just went at everything with this "fck-it" mentality completely fearless of failing and, honestly, expecting I would fail a whole hell of a lot.