However, once converted to personal use, you can no longer claim depreciation, and the accumulated depreciation will reduce your adjusted basis, increasing your potential taxable gain upon sale.

If selling properties, a 1031 exchange defers capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another investment property, while Opportunity Zone investments can defer or eliminate capital gains tax over time.Long-term rentals should be held in an LLC for liability protection and tax efficiency.

If they are pre forecloure/foreclosure, probate, or lists that require fast access to the lead to gain an advantage how new is the list and are the leads already on the prominant platforms like Propstream and Propwire?

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

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I'm eager to learn from experienced investors and gain valuable insights into the world of STRs.

Because there have been such significant gains in the markets this year (unless you are a bond investor😬) fund/asset managers and stock traders will likely do some portfolio rebalancing in January, selling winners, and locking in tremendous 2024 gains.

I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 

If the trust gifts you the property, it retains the original cost basis, potentially leading to high capital gains taxes upon sale.

We are being conscious of property tax on a vacant piece of land (our potential liability) as well as the potential capital gains taxes (their potential liability).