Assembly Bill 1771, also known as the California Housing Speculation Act, aims to change real estate tax policy to discourage investors from quickly reselling properties like single-family homes.Under the proposed bill, an additional 25% tax would be imposed on the gain from the sale of a qualified asset (including homes) within three years of the previous sale.The tax reduction is dependent on the number of years passed since the initial purchase of the qualified asset, ranging from a 20% reduction for sales occurring between 3.01 to 4 years to a 100% reduction for sales occurring more than seven years after the initial purchase.The revenues generated by this tax increase would be deposited into the Speculation Recapture Community Reinvestment Fund, which aims to support affordable housing, local governments, schools, and infrastructure projects.The bill is introduced by Assembly Member Ward, and the proposed tax changes would take effect from January 1, 2023.Assembly Member Ward argues that short-term investors in the market, including fix and flip investors, contribute to rising housing prices, limiting opportunities for Californians to purchase homes.While the bill may discourage short-term speculative transactions, it is worth noting that California's tax laws still provide certain advantages for investors, including unlimited tax write-offs and depreciation benefits.The bill is subject to legislative approval, and Assembly Member Ward will speak publicly about the bill at the San Diego County Administration Center on a specified date.Please note that this is a simplified summary of the bill and its potential impact on fix and flip investors.

This can simplify your finances and potentially offer better terms since the lender has more collateral.- **Cons**: If one property in the portfolio has issues, it could affect the entire loan.

You can use one of several budgeting apps to simplify the process and give you current information.Here are 10 of the best apps you can use to track your net worth.

Assuming a $2000/Mo starting rent and a $1700/Mo expense:Year 0: $2,000 x (1 + 8%)^0 - $1,700 ≈ $300: $5,000 / $300 = 17 propertiesYear 1: $2,000 x (1 + 8%)^1 - $1,700 ≈ $460: $5,000 / $460 = 11 propertiesYear 2: $2,000 x (1 + 8%)^2 - $1,700 ≈ $633: $5,000 / $633 = 8 propertiesYear 3: $2,000 x (1 + 8%)^3 - $1,700 ≈ $819: $5,000 / $819 = 6 propertiesYear 4: $2,000 x (1 + 8%)^4 - $1,700 ≈ $1,021: $5,000 / $1,021 = 5 propertiesWhile the above is over simplified, the concept is sound.Sufficient IncomeYou'll need income from multiple properties to replace your current earnings.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.

But i think its  an age thing to as we grow older kind of like to simplify life etc.

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Alternatively, you can own the rental directly, take the income directly and simplify your life, taxes and everything.

Simplify as many standard processes such as online rent payment, leases, apartment turns, paint, and other materials, and re-key all locks to a master system.

By centralizing funds through a holding company and allocating them strategically within my portfolio, I can optimize its overall performance.Moreover, leveraging the tax advantages of this arrangement can significantly simplify matters and yield greater benefits.