The 1031 exchange will indefinitely defer all tax on profit and all depreciation recapture.

- Unlikely $60/hour3) Even with all payroll taxes, insurance, etc., they are making a profit margin on that hourly charge.Another way PMCs usually make a markup on maintenance, is that they send you all invoices on their letterhead, or from a maintenance company they actually own.

My tax professional is stating that I would need an appraisal to show the lot/structure are valued at $400k if I try to claim $200k as a donation.

.: Stessa isn't good for keeping track of tax deduction items.Stessa was designed to just look at P&L.

I"m also seeing people doing STRs to get the tax benefits besides the higher cash flow. 

For IRAs and HSAs, a financial institution trustee is an integral part of what the Tax Code defines as an IRA or HSA.

Which increases paperwork & costs for little benefit - if any.4) You'll need an entity in the US.You need to discuss all this with a qualified tax professional or attorney.- For our clients, we provide consultations with a tax attorney that handles over 300 foreigners legal & tax needs.

This is an example of private lending which is different than the IRA owning real estate and does not trigger UDFI/UBIT tax.

Also, I believe the tax benefits are horrible compared to the states, but I'm not too sure.

If you provide any kind of substantial services like catering, car service, etc you will change you tax situation and no longer can file under Schedule E.