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Melanie Baldridge Did you know this about Gas Stations?
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
The tax advantages of buying/holding gas stations are pretty great.Many of the components of gas stations including pumps, tanks, external parking areas, and other equipment are classified as either 5 or 15 year property so you can bonus depreciate a lot of it (minus the land value) and get significant deductions in year 1.With the 2025 bonus depreciation rate at 40%, a $1 million gas station acquisition could still lead to $100K+ in year 1 deductions depending on the specifics of your deal.
Magdalene Leon Looking for advice on backflip lender
4 February 2025 | 23 replies
I had one client who couldn't get past this due to laughing too hard during the process. 
David Naphy Cash out Refi or wait
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
You mentioned gross rents of $3400 per month and Principle/Interest/Tax/Insurance of $2500 per month. 
Paloma Wodehouse High Priced First Buy
8 January 2025 | 9 replies
Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.
Thu Pham Purchasing an existing Airbnb with future bookings
14 January 2025 | 25 replies
Something to look into in your case.I would recommend having the seller send message to all people already booked with your new listing & have him contact AirBNB or VRBO to cancel those reservations due to a sale.
Ogonna Odo Paying Contractors with a Credit Card
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
An other advantage of paying with credit card may be that you will not have to send the provider a 1098 tax form (only an issue if the total yearly amount is over $800). 
Tyler Graber scale from 1 to 2?
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
Tyler,Due to the property no longer being a primary residence (both units are rented) the best terms on a cashout refi will be 75% LTV.
Ilia Zakharav Convert 6 unit multifamily into condos, 1031 after
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
You did purchase the property in one tax year and are selling it in another tax year which satisfies one of the court rulings. 
Brandi Jefferson Hi! I'm happy to finally join the community!
16 January 2025 | 20 replies
It's going to offer Strong economic growth, Appreciation (especially in DFW), Tax advantages (no state income tax), and a Growing population, including infrastructure and amenities. 
Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
The property manager should be involved before you buy any property to give input on due diligence, how to increase income and reduce expenses, and to make repairs or improvements to maximize occupancy.Excellent property management is critical to your success before, during, and when planning to sell or refinance.To your success!