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Julio Gonzalez Benefits of a Cost Segregation Study on Warehouses
15 October 2024 | 0 replies
Cost segregation can help boost cash flow, create substantial tax savings, and increase the profitability of the warehouse operation by accelerating depreciation.A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the assets that have a shorter useful life and can be depreciated over 5, 7 and 15 years from the residential rental property or nonresidential real property that are depreciated over 27.5 and 39 years, respectively.
David Cianci Should I create an LLC before I buy my first property?
15 October 2024 | 40 replies
This is better than relying on insurance because it protects your personal assets from liability.
Jon Cave Finding STR's that work with a mortgage
17 October 2024 | 26 replies
They can also help you find assets with consistent demand in your area.
Al Banfe Investor Friendly Bank - Florida
17 October 2024 | 16 replies
You will need to supply more detail to your request to figure out which lender might be best for your project.Thanks Steve, Preferably a bank with checking, that will finance multifamily for my LLC, based on the asset and its existing and potential returns not necessarily my credit or income. 
Melanie Baldridge “How much will I save in taxes this year if I buy real estate?”
17 October 2024 | 1 reply
The land represents ~1% of the purchaseOn the contrary - if you purchase a $2 MM shack in manhattan on a postage stamp lot, the land could represent 99%Lever 2 - % of the property with a shorter useful life.Not all parts of a piece of real estate are depreciated at the same speed.Certain personal property assets have SHORTER lifespans in the eyes of the IRS vs the standard 27.5/39 year livesProperties with tons of this often have:- Over-developed land sites (hardscaping, pools, retaining walls)- Fancy Fixtures- Fancy Furniture (STRs!)
Jennifer Taylor Legal Structure Questions
16 October 2024 | 6 replies
Hi everyone, I'm looking for any legal references that can help me answer the following questions and provide guidance as to whether this approach is sound or needs adjustments: -What is the entity structure for managing assets and activities of a short/mid-term rental business? 
Rohan Patel Partner Buyout - Opinions Needed
15 October 2024 | 6 replies
Haven't found much resources on how to structure the deal whether to buy out partner's shares at existing basis (I believe this wouldn't be advantageous as I wouldn't get to mark the asset to market and lose out on depreciation) or open new LLC or S-Corp and buy out both partners (I would end up taking gain tax due to sale but would get new dep. basis).
Ben Oestrike Off Market Deals Marketing
15 October 2024 | 10 replies
However, it does demand solid digital marketing expertise to see positive results.
Mohit Khanna Australian investor looking at entering US residential market
16 October 2024 | 25 replies
Many investors use LLCs or trusts for tax benefits, asset protection, and estate planning, so this flexibility can be a significant advantage.5.
Imani Naomi Where to start - Multi-Family or Single Family Homes?
19 October 2024 | 16 replies
With your experience I'd think you could do great in either, but you will have a big advantage in the asset management portion of the investment which is huge.