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4 February 2025 | 9 replies
True, converting a personal Schedule E to a partnership will indeed reduce your IRS audit chances, statistically speaking.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
I am not an accountant or tax professional so I would recommend talking to your account about what that means and maybe some strategies on how to reduce your tax liability
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
They clearly had no intention of paying off the loan in October but sought instead to further reduce their loan balance during a time of the note holder's personal hardship.
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23 January 2025 | 4 replies
This type of deal can also help you minimize upfront costs, as you’re reducing the cash needed to buy the property outright by aligning the seller’s financial outcome with yours.While there may be details to work through, such as crafting a solid contract or ensuring alignment with any financing you bring in, these can be easily addressed with the right team in place.
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20 January 2025 | 11 replies
@Will Almand A cost segregation (cost seg) study can accelerate depreciation on your properties, reducing taxable income by reclassifying components (e.g., appliances, HVAC) into shorter-lived categories.
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3 February 2025 | 10 replies
@Parker BullardFrom my experience, house hacking is a great way to reduce housing costs by renting out part of a property, like a duplex or triplex.
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17 January 2025 | 20 replies
However, vacancy means covering 100% of the expenses.Multifamily properties almost always generate higher cash flow due to multiple income streams, which also reduces the risk of vacancies.
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9 February 2025 | 173 replies
It reduces the risk for the investor if they stay local.
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20 January 2025 | 5 replies
Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
This diversification reduces risk and opens the door to more growth.🔥 HOTTEST TAKE: Guess What.....They Are Adapting to RegulationsWhile it’s true that some cities have cracked down on short-term rentals, this isn’t a death sentence for the industry.