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13 October 2024 | 19 replies
Online is ok for making some initial connections, but you would want to really know who your partner is to see if you want to be in a long-term partnership relationship with them.
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15 October 2024 | 26 replies
The housing availability is one of the big factors pulling towards a sellers market but there are a lot of new initiatives for new builds within Texas.
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20 October 2024 | 147 replies
Yet agents are coming on and basically ignoring the initial post just to advertise themselves.
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10 October 2024 | 11 replies
This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.This example shows that while the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall annual loss.
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10 October 2024 | 2 replies
With the refinancing proceeds, you can pay off your initial loan and use the leftover funds to purchase your next property.5.
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4 October 2024 | 11 replies
While my wife and I would like to attend the sessions, we are not sure where can we leave our kids during that time?
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9 October 2024 | 1 reply
It allows a substantial portion of the asset's cost to be deducted in the first year of service.In 2023, the bonus depreciation rate is 80%.In 2024, it decreases to 60%.In 2025, the rate further reduces to 40%.COST SEGREGATION:Cost segregation involves dividing a property into its individual components for tax purposes.Some parts age faster, like carpets or paint.Your CPA can use this info to more accurately depreciate elements of your property leading to potential tax savings.BASIS:Your basis is the initial price that you paid for your property, including any expenses or improvements.Knowing your basis is crucial for tax purposes, as it's used to evaluate depreciation & determine the capital gains or losses if/when your property sells.LAND VALUE:This is how much your land is worth without any buildings or improvements.Land doesn't get old like buildings, so you can't depreciate it.
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8 October 2024 | 3 replies
That’s why this tool breaks down various components like cash flow, principal paydown, home and renovation appreciation, initial equity, and depreciation for potential tax savings.
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10 October 2024 | 7 replies
So when you utilize a cash out refinance I am assuming you will lose the initial terms of your current mortgage?
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11 October 2024 | 12 replies
I respect and learn from my elders and actually appreciated your initial post, appreciated your second post even more