When a deal goes south, don't forget the tax play
Saturday, August 01
I was recently a guest on the Investor Fuel Real Estate Pros Show, and the conversation ended up somewhere I didn't expect: what to do when a deal goes bad. Right before we started recording, I'd just come off another podcast where a well-known investor told me his deals, and several of his partn...
Why Workforce Housing Is a Smart Real Estate Investment
Saturday, July 11
Over the past 20 years, the U.S. housing market has changed significantly. Higher home prices, rising mortgage rates, and changing lifestyles have made it harder for many people to buy a home. As a result, more people are renting, increasing the demand for affordable workforce housing. Many young...
What the Fourth of July Can Teach Us About Tax Planning
Friday, July 03
Happy Fourth of July! Every Fourth of July, we celebrate America's independence with fireworks, barbecues, and time spent with family and friends. It's a day to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the history that shaped our nation.As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it's also worth re...
Business + Personal Travel: Can You Deduct the Trip?
Saturday, June 27
Can You Deduct Travel Expenses If You Mix Business and Personal Activities? This question comes up frequently, especially for business owners who travel to visit family, attend events, or take vacations while also conducting some business along the way. The key factor is the primary purpose of ...
Why Your Real Estate Loss Might Be Worth More Than You Think
Saturday, June 20
When real estate investors think about taking a loss, they often assume every loss helps the same way at tax time. It doesn't, and the gap between a Section 1231 loss and a capital loss can be worth real money. If you take a capital loss, the IRS only lets you use $3,000 of it against your regula...
Turn Past Properties Into Present Tax Savings
Saturday, June 06
Many real estate investors assume that if they never did a cost segregation study when they bought a property, the opportunity is gone. In many cases, that is not true. A retroactive cost segregation study allows property owners to look back and identify depreciation they could have claimed in pr...