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Robert Marx 5/3.5 or 5/2.5?
18 February 2025 | 8 replies
We're building an addition onto our primary residence and have a choice between adding one 8x12 master bathroom or splitting that same space to have 2 en suites (each 8x6), with one coming off the master bedroom and the other coming off another bedroom.
Tyler Garza Shoot Down My Beginner Strategy
10 February 2025 | 62 replies
And buy your next primary residence. 
David Avetisyan Capital Gains Taxes on Sale in CA
26 February 2025 | 4 replies
@David Avetisyan If you sell your home for $510K and provide a $10K seller credit, your taxable gain is based on the net sale price of $500K ($510K - $10K credit), as seller credits reduce the gross selling price for tax purposes.Tax Impact in CaliforniaCapital Gains Calculation: Your gain is the net sale price minus your adjusted cost basis (purchase price + closing costs + capital improvements).Primary Residence Exclusion: If you’ve lived in and owned the home for at least 2 of the last 5 years, you may exclude up to $250K (single) or $500K (married) under IRC Section 121.California Tax: Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at rates up to 13.3%.The $10K seller credit lowers your taxable gain.
Mike Terry H.R.1331 qualified disaster declaration for tax purposes
16 February 2025 | 0 replies
My accountant's office called me the other day and let me know that I could amend my 2022 tax return and claim losses due to Hurricane Ian to a primary residence property and a investment property. 
Chris Rojas House hack. Scaling up and its blockers
24 February 2025 | 7 replies
You will likely find that some banks are much more favorable to lending to primary homeowners, while some may lean towards investors. 
Jose Casanova New home - how to get lower interest rate incentive?
21 February 2025 | 1 reply
Hi JoseIt sounds like you're trying to take advantage of favorable terms, but lenders often differentiate between primary residences, second homes, and investment properties.
Rohmah Ismael Right Team to Execute a Deal and Make Money
22 February 2025 | 2 replies
SFR, Multifamily, commercial, and industrial, as we have a primary focus on data centers. 
Collin Hays The Myth of Cash Flow
26 February 2025 | 12 replies
The primary role of cashflow for young investor is to cover holding costs, and create a payment stream that allows the investor to sell a bond (aka short the currency).
Jerome Boudreaux Beginner looking for advice
23 February 2025 | 18 replies
Quote from @Jerome Boudreaux: @Rich Hupper thank you for the advice my primary goal is getting that PHD right here in the forums!  
Ryan Kane Need Advice on Next Steps for my Real Estate Portfolio
10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Don't grill me too hard.I own three rental properties, one is my primary residence with an apartment (5 units total between 3 properties: 1 airbnb, 2 medium term healthcare leases, and 2 long-term rentals).