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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 5 posts and replied 205 times.

Post: advice on how to start investing

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Alex Boursiquot mainly decided how much equity you want to put into a deal. As @Ned Carey said lower LTV will reduce your risk.

Some resources that I have enjoyed:

If you haven’t already listened to the podcasts I’d start there.

Podcasts

Episode 108 - Grant Cardone... Just listen…

Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode. Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.) Plus...escape velocity...

Episode 113Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady advice

Episode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k

Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Amanda Han

Brandon Hall

Tax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han

Linda Weygant

Guides

Ultimate Beginners Guide

Forum Stickies

BP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by members

My Favorite Books

I have to say all of the BP books…right? :)

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow

Hope this information can give you a good start. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Post: Newbie in Oakley, CA

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Derick White Welcome to BP!

Here are some resources I've enjoyed:

If you haven’t already listened to the podcasts I’d start there.

Podcasts

Episode 108 - Grant Cardone... Just listen…

Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode. Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.) Plus...escape velocity...

Episode 113Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady advice

Episode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k

Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Amanda Han

Brandon Hall

Tax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han

Linda Weygant

Guides

Ultimate Beginners Guide

Forum Stickies

BP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by members

My Favorite Books

I have to say all of the BP books…right? :)

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow

Hope this information can give you a good start. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Post: New young investor in Sacramento, CA

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Erik Kostyuk Congrats on getting started in college and welcome to BP!

Some recommended resources for newcomers:

If you haven’t already listened to the podcasts I’d start there.

Podcasts

Episode 108 - Grant Cardone... Just listen…

Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode. Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.) Plus...escape velocity...

Episode 113Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady advice

Episode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k

Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Amanda Han

Brandon Hall

Tax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han

Linda Weygant

Guides

Ultimate Beginners Guide

Forum Stickies

BP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by members

My Favorite Books

I have to say all of the BP books…right? :)

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow

Hope this information can give you a good start. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Post: New to Sioux Falls SD and looking for investment properties

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Nick Brewington

Welcome to BP!

Some resources I recommend to newcomers:

If you haven’t already listened to the podcasts I’d start there.

Podcasts

Episode 108 - Grant Cardone... Just listen…

Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode. Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.) Plus...escape velocity...

Episode 113Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady advice

Episode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k

Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Amanda Han

Brandon Hall

Tax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han

Linda Weygant

Guides

Ultimate Beginners Guide

Forum Stickies

BP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by members

My Favorite Books

I have to say all of the BP books…right? :)

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow

Hope this information can give you a good start. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Post: NEED ADVICE ON PERSONAL LOAN

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Eric Bermudez generally they're going to look at debt to income ratio, regardless of it being spread out over multiple accounts. It could be best to just accelerate payments and pay them all off, since your total balance may not be high enough to be worth consolidating. 

Post: Car cost 100% write off as 179 expnse

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Alik Levin I would strongly emphasize @Michael Plaks point 7 warning A. If you use bonus and deduct the full business use of the vehicle in Year 1 you will see a huge spike in taxable income in Year 2 since you've used up the depreciation tax shield in Year 1. 

It could be a viable option to spread this deduction out over the vehicle's tax life of 5 years. 

Post: Charlotte, NC REI Networking Meetup - Tues. August 7th

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Chris T. Thanks for posting event. 

Post: Getting out of my shell.

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Timothy Walker

Welcome to BP!

Some of my favorite resources:

If you haven’t already listened to the podcasts I’d start there.

Podcasts

Episode 108 - Grant Cardone... Just listen…

Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode. Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating. 

Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady advice

Episode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k

Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Amanda Han

Brandon Hall

Tax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han

Linda Weygant

Guides

Ultimate Beginners Guide

Forum Stickies

BP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by members

My Favorite Books

I have to say all of the BP books…right? :)

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow

Hope this information can give you a good start. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Post: New to Real Estate Investing (Charlotte NC)

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Alberta Eleazer Welcome to Charlotte and BP! Take a look at our Charlotte forum and look out for BP Events in Charlotte. We had one last month and plan to have more in the future. @Chris T.

Post: How am I taxed? Can I pay myself a salary?

Account ClosedPosted
  • Tax CPA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posts 215
  • Votes 186

@Dustin Awtrey @Michael Plaks said it best. Assuming this is rental income, the entire net rental income will be taxed allowing you the freedom to pull cash out or put cash in without any other tax implications.  

All assuming your scenario and the facts presented here.