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Pete Tarin Cash out Refi on Personal home or save up cash for 1st rental property
3 October 2024 | 4 replies
Should you ever have any questions feel free to reach out I enjoy talking REI and heping bigger pockets members with tips and loopholes!
Katie Miller Zillow Requires A Valid Listing Agreement
3 October 2024 | 23 replies
The "I'm selling the contracts, not the property" has been used for years as a possible loophole.
Temple Raney Which bucket(s) do we fill and how much?
3 October 2024 | 2 replies
If you have any questions feel free to reach out I enjoy helping and offering loopholes to help bigger pockets members save more money and time.
Chris Marette Assistance on how to get cash out in investment properties (TX)
30 September 2024 | 3 replies
Am I SOL or has anyone find a loophole or different product that will allow for this type of scenario?
Malik Javed Special Depreciation Rules for Short-Term Rentals (STR) and Long-Term Rentals (LTR)
1 October 2024 | 1 reply
While substantial financial benefits are available, it's essential to meet IRS criteria, keep meticulous records understand depreciation, and stay informed about local regulations.When considering a Cost Segregation study, here are a few things to consider:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1206189-cost-...Not to be confused with the STR loophole which requires an average rental period of 7 days or less and doesn’t require “substantial services” to be provided. 
Juergen Weitkuhn Confused in Wisconsin
29 September 2024 | 6 replies
You could argue it's a loophole and not the intention of the lawmakers.Wis.
Shelby McKean Starting out with 2 primary residences
28 September 2024 | 2 replies
Once you transition one of the homes into a full time rental you will reap that benefit by filing a schedule E at the end of the year.There are a few loopholes to consider like calling one home a "Vacation/Second home" which allows you to pull out 80% LTV with a better rate. 
Dennis McHugh Real estate professional tax question
30 September 2024 | 11 replies
Based on BiggerPockets podcasts, the current loophole is to get your 100 hours in short-term rentals and then turn it into a long-term rental the following year after you have cashed in on the 60% bonus depreciation and used it against my wife’s income.
Michael Plaks The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
23 September 2024 | 19 replies
And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole.
Tyler Speelman Convert STR to primary to avoid depreciation recapture?
25 September 2024 | 10 replies
The law was written specifically to close this otherwise obvious loophole