., equipment) are excluded from 1031 treatment and are taxed separately—goodwill is typically taxed as a capital gain, while equipment may be subject to depreciation recapture taxed as ordinary income.To minimize taxes on the sale of the business, consider strategies such as Opportunity Zone investments, which defer gains until 2026 if proceeds are reinvested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), or structuring the sale as an installment agreement to spread taxable income over multiple years.

This is my third year investing with my mini me 12 year old and this is our 5th deal.My 12 year old found us a great deal- I teamed up with my friend and family member agreed to pay purchase and renovations.

This preserves the higher FMV basis for the child while minimizing gift tax implications.

Keep your payment at no more than 35% of your income and minimize your credit card and auto debt.  

Employees won’t think exactly like owners, but tying bonuses to behaviors and KPIs they can influence is key.Focus on metrics like tenant retention, minimizing vacancy days, and timely maintenance resolution.

This transaction highlights our ability to identify and execute quick, profitable deals with minimal holding time.

Be wary of the facebook groups as most folks will have a "pitch" or just see the possibility of a transaction.

The structure is mainly appreciation-based, which minimizes tenant and maintenance risk. 

It seems like the perfect place, BiggerPockets, for finding people who are like-minded, asking them questions, and learning how to become a future investor.I believe that no matter how unforgiving the market may seem, the right tools, knowledge, and preparation can help minimize risk and create opportunities.

We would like to learn about how we should have went about it so that we can purchase more properties, minimize mistakes, and reduce our reliance on corporate life.