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9 October 2024 | 1 reply
I'm in my gaining knowledge and setting up my foundation phase and currently focusing my efforts on wholesaling with a goal of moving to flips.Excited to learn and connect with you all!
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10 October 2024 | 2 replies
This strategy has gained popularity because of its potential for building wealth through real estate.
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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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11 October 2024 | 14 replies
Psychologically, we're more in distress with losses than we are in euphoria with gains.
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9 October 2024 | 12 replies
Plus reducing capital gains
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9 October 2024 | 14 replies
I also listen to broadcasts and I am really impressed by Brian Burke and Andrew Cushmen that stop buying in the last three years and sell most of the property to realize gain before collapse.
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8 October 2024 | 36 replies
You do this to not gain anonymity solely, but for liability.
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12 October 2024 | 16 replies
A 30-year fixed rate offers peace of mind knowing your payments won’t change over time.The longer you hold the property, the more value you'll gain from the lower interest rate, so it’s ideal for a buy-and-hold strategy.3.
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14 October 2024 | 24 replies
.- for example, although SPY lost 28% their value in 202, but as total return, my portfolio is flat because my dividend income is offsetting the market gain losses.- what I am trying to say is that, if you are a "professional fund manager", you could create your set of portfolio that could beat the market , in this situation , the 401k is even less important.
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11 October 2024 | 13 replies
Most of them have appreciated by over 35% in the last four years, providing us with solid equity gains.