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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 11 posts and replied 613 times.

Post: LLC holding primary residence?

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Originally posted by @Kerry Drake:

I recently started a wholly owned LLC to perform fix and flips initially, with the idea of transitioning to buy and hold as the cash reserves allow. Is there any tax incentive, or disincentive, to transferring my primary residence to the LLC and renting it from the LLC? Or is it a wash since LLC income is passed through to the owner(s).

There was a question raised on here by someone else regarding whether or not this was even a legal transaction (renting to self), based on IRS current definition of rent expense. So before trying to analyze tax incentive, may have to look into legality of the transaction to start with.

Post: Wanting to put property into series LLC help.

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Originally posted by @Eav Lim:

Hello, 

...Would anyone know how I can put the sub-LLC into effect for each of my properties? Is there some place I am suppose to register at? I called Nevada County Clerk and they basically told me that only the master-LLC is registered w/ them, hence only one sum fee per year for member list and business registration.  I registered the LLC as series...

It is usually better to describe in detail the goal you are/were trying to achieve before going about trying to implement or describe a particular structure.

Post: How to take real estate income and not show it as earned income

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Originally posted by @Denise New:

I am considering taking my social security income early.  I found there is an exception to the earnings amount limits I can make after taking social security when I receive income from rental rooms or apartments for social security purposes.  However I must be able to not show the income as earned income, wages, or self employment.  How can I do that?  The helpful social security staff said it would need to come through an entity, corporation, ?

Thank you!

Why is this starting to sound somewhat suspicious as it pertains to your intent?

Post: Can't Find Good Investments - Build Instead?

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Originally posted by @Andrew Merritt:

I've been looking for good investments in my area (charleston, SC) since January and can't seem to find anything that will cash flow that 1) are in a decent/safe area or 2) cash flow according to my formula.  I feel pretty confident in my formula (which is conservative but not too conservative), so I don't think that's the problem. 

I've also considered flipping, but I just don't have the experience to feel comfortable w/ that..

You may have to define in with some specificity what your definition of a 'good investment' is numerically and the particular investment strategy contemplated. Also limiting your investment option to a  Charleston, South Carolina may explain the drought.

Post: Are there loans that do not show up on credit report

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Originally posted by @Brian Cowan:

I am trying to purchase a property but do not have enough for the down payment yet as I just purchased another property recently...

If you are thinking of loans that do not show up on your credit report, it sounds like you may be talking about seller financing.

Post: How Much Do You Pay your CPA for Tax Preparation?

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Originally posted by @Ori Skloot:

Hi Folks,

... I just got my bill from my CPA for preparing my 2016 taxes - $4,200.   Feels steep to me.   I am filing in California and I bought one new property in 2016.  I have a portfolio of under 10 properties ... Am I getting ripped off?  Or is this the fair cost of having a good CPA?

Your input is much appreciated!

What is/was total 2016 revenue and how is the recording keeping for the portfolio of properties?  That may may have something to do with it.

Post: Employee Vs Self Employed

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Originally posted by @Rich Hupper:

Why would a single filer full time employee for ABC company making 100k per year in the 28% tax bracket

Ever want to becoming self employed and have to start paying self employment tax? 

So basically 28% + 15%?

What is the advantage to being self employed?

Because right now I am having a hard time figuring that out. Since lenders and landlords do not like them.

Because there aren't many employers paying salaries in the million+ range and self employment almost guarantees uncapped income potential. In many organizations, six figure income is typically considered executive level pay.

Post: Transferring money into and out of an LLC bank account

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Originally posted by @Alyson Wolfe:

Hi- 

I have recently formed an LLC with my partner at the request of a hard money lender in order to get a loan, they also want to see my personal funds in an account under the LLC. If I transfer my personal funds into the LLC account for verification of funds and then back into my personal account right away-are there tax ramifications to doing this??

Are you sure there are no seasoning requirements on the LLC funds?

Post: How to take money out of an LLC

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Originally posted by @John K.:

I most likely will be moving a property into an LLC. Most likely the lender will notice the deed change and call the loan. This means I will have to pay it off. I can do that. But I don't want to have that much equity tied up in that one property. What's the best way to get that money back out? Looking to understand the tax and liability consequences.

But then accessing the rental equity through a cash out refinance of some sort creates new debt obligation and cost; some business necessity for accessing the equity such as if accessing the equity to make other acquisitions may make more sense than just paranoia of risk exposure.

Post: California LLC taxes explained

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Originally posted by @Simon Stahl:

When exactly do I have to do what in the first year and the following years? If I am already too late for the $800 annual tax, are they going to fine me if I pay that now?

Sorry, this might seem very basic questions. I just feel a bit overwhelmed with this official government english...

Thanks Simon

 @Simon Stahl

The yearly LLC fees in California may sting a bit compared to some of the other states; that department however is somewhat responsive and a few years ago had representatives available for live online chat with the public directly from the department website. You may want to contact them directly.