
14 January 2025 | 23 replies
DOS or more commonly known as Event of default.Alienation of title is an event of default in most all debt instruments not usually located in the Note its in the mortgage deed of trust etc.And along with other Events of Default IE non payment of Insurance or tax's or waste these all give the lender the right to Accelerate the note but not the obligation..

8 January 2025 | 4 replies
When we looked at what his cashflow is currently, and then considered what he would net out of a sale post tax, he decided to keep owning the properties.

8 January 2025 | 9 replies
Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.

5 January 2025 | 4 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

12 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you control how they perform tasks, set their hours, or provide tools, they should likely be a W-2 employee, requiring you to withhold taxes and comply with payroll regulations.

5 January 2025 | 0 replies
My thinking is that by renting to a residential care facility I can effectively utilize all the space, earn above market rent, and help provide a needed service, while avoiding tenant parking jams.

9 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @MIchael McCUe: Money isn't easy to save and $10,000( my debts) is a ton of money I want to save for a downpayment, I'm just starting so I don't have any money I would like to save $60,000 to buy a rental property, I think I could do it in 5-6 years, my brother filed bankruptcy and they relieved him of $6000 in debt from cash money.a list of my debtGst Hst Tax 4500 income tax from working with my dad I oweScotiabank credit card 1400Canadian Tire credit card 500cash money loan 2400Belair 600echelon 600should I pay the 10k back in the next while or should I file bankruptcy like my brother as It won't be for years until I am able to get a downpayment for a rental house anyway.Here are the negative consequences, in regard to real estate, of filing bankruptcy1.

7 January 2025 | 5 replies
Avoiding the occupants from squatting is best addressed with background checks, employment verifications, and references before signing the lease.

9 January 2025 | 2 replies
It is how it is recognized, taxed and falls heavy on the VOE.

1 January 2025 | 4 replies
Or take cash and pay the tax on their portion.Only your accountant will know whether this kind of drop and swap is possible without a tax event.