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Emory Clayton Should I rent for 6 months?
14 November 2024 | 7 replies
Depending on demand in your area that should be feasible.
Patricia Redsicker Baltimore City Fix and Flips
14 November 2024 | 13 replies
I'm in TN so I do not know that market at all, but from my perspective I would want to know what areas are in demand.
Melanie Baldridge RE Pro status to make the best case with your CPA and the IRS
12 November 2024 | 1 reply
If not, even though you are a re pro, losses are passive & deductions are limited.There are 7 scenarios that will qualify as material, and you only need to meet one:*500 hours*Substantially all participation*> 100 hrs and at least 1/2*Significant participation*5/10 years*Personal service activity w participation in last 3 years*Continuous participationTo materially participate, you must be involved in the operations of the activity on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis.Once you pass the pro test, the material participation often comes along for the ride.You can elect to aggregate all rental real estate for purposes of measuring material participation under Sec. 1.469-9(g).Your time spent on all your rental properties (STRs don't qualify) counts as one activity, making it easier to materially participate.In order to make a strong case with your CPA and the IRS you need to document your hours.Best practice is an hours log where you are as specific as possible.
Matthew Samson Market evaluation: How to factor in new construction sales?
13 November 2024 | 1 reply
On the other hand, it could also mean there are lots of other desirable houses hitting the market, making older properties less desirable and/or lowering demand
Philip Anderson New Member Looking to invest in a Multi-family
14 November 2024 | 21 replies
I personally recommend looking into the Columbus OH market - good population growth, lots of job opportunities in a good mix of industries, and strong rental demand.
Sanjeev Advani 99 Cents Only Closures: Phoenix Retail Market Shifts
13 November 2024 | 1 reply
Despite the closures, Phoenix's retail sector remains strong, supported by robust demand and limited new construction.
Ryan Leake Navigating STR Loophole Tax Strategy: Success Stories and Cautionary Tales
18 November 2024 | 47 replies
Those people overlooking what it means to “materially participate”Here’s the Material Participation Criteria:Spend more than 500 hours on the short-term rental businessDo substantially everything for the STR businessSpend more than 100 hours on the activity and no one other individual spends more time than you doSignificant participation activity for more than 100 hours, and your combined activity in all significant participation activities exceeds 500 hoursParticipating in the business for five of the 10 previous taxable yearsPersonal service activity (non income-producing) for three of the previous taxable yearsRegular, continuous, provable participation in the business for more than 100 hoursA Cautionary Tale: The Story of JacksonLet's take a moment to learn from the mistakes of others.
Jerry Zhang How to get seller onboard with Owner Financing
13 November 2024 | 8 replies
Hi,I'm currently working on a deal with a seller who's looking to retire without substantial savings and buying his mobile home park with creative financing.
Pat Arneson Private Lender Documents
13 November 2024 | 4 replies
Is it just a payoff demand and wiring instructions?
Sandee Sampson Need advice on what kind of attorney to consult...please
12 November 2024 | 2 replies
I was concerned that there would be substantial erosion of the yard and here we are three years later and it looks like I was correct to be concerned.