Skip to content
Two investors reviewing resources on a laptop

Get industry-leading resources — for free

Unlock resources for every investing strategy and stage with a free account.

By continuing, you agree to BiggerPockets LLC's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Tax Liens & Mortgage Notes
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

User Stats

55
Posts
4
Votes
Daniel E.
  • Charlotte, NC
4
Votes |
55
Posts

Note Investor Taxes / CPA - Non-performing specifically..

Daniel E.
  • Charlotte, NC
Posted

I imagine there are some very specific tax strategies for non-performing note investors. 

For example, if you purchase a $500k legal balance (unpaid principal + accrued interest/fees) for $200k, then rehab and sell the property for $300k, can you write off the uncollected $200k (the $500k - $300k difference i.e. not pay taxes on your profits, as on paper as the lender, it is a "loss")?

What strategies exist? Thank you in advance!

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

386
Posts
400
Votes
Patrick Desjardins
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Amherst, VA
400
Votes |
386
Posts
Patrick Desjardins
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Amherst, VA
Replied

Ehhhh. I am not a CPA, but your basis would be what you paid for the note, not the UPB. In this case 300k - 200k - your expenses. You didn't lose 200k, the seller did, and they would be entitled to count it as losses.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I doubt it.

Loading replies...