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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
If you sell it, you get $250k single / $500k married exemptions from capital gains.Speak with a tax professional about how much you'll save in taxes by doing this.
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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
Since rental losses are typically passive, the best way to offset W-2 income is through Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) (750+ hours) or Short-Term Rentals (STRs) (100+ hours and more time than anyone else managing the property), which allow real estate losses, including depreciation, to offset active income.A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation, generating large upfront deductions.
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4 February 2025 | 4 replies
Additionally, the study must be completed by “qualified individuals” and “professional firms” that are competent in construction, design, auditing and estimation procedures for building construction.So while a specific methodology isn’t required by the IRS, taxpayers must ensure that their depreciation deductions and classifications of property are substantiated with supporting evidence.
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1 February 2025 | 15 replies
Whether it applies or not it's always a good idea to check with a professional first so thanks for the reply.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance isn’t legally required but is essential to cover claims of professional negligence.In Maryland, the requirements are similar.
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26 January 2025 | 0 replies
In the long run, I want to build a portfolio that will bring in cash flow.Would be great to connect with all types of professionals who work in the area.
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29 January 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
They want to be full service RE professionals.
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?