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Pretty Khare STR tax loophole with a 2nd home loan
1 November 2024 | 22 replies
Is there actual precedent where this has been successfully applied
Glenn N. Lend to a LLC on a commercial mortgage
2 November 2024 | 2 replies
I’m going to lend  to a few people I know with LLC ‘s  on some mortgages and receive interest , I am not putting myself out to public lending just some commercial loans as LLC single member pass through  , do I have to pay local taxes in Florida , I have no brick and mortar , no employees , just LLC in Florida and live in Texas , there is no work involved I just receive interest .
Emory Clayton How have you done pet screening?
4 November 2024 | 11 replies
However, you can't apply any of these restrictions for assistance animals like a guide dog or an emotional support animal. 
Ananth Subramanian Advice needed: Problematic tenant moving out!?
4 November 2024 | 13 replies
Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.
Beruk Lessanework New Member Intro
1 November 2024 | 8 replies
@Beruk LessaneworkRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?
Garrett Brown What are your top 3 up and coming markets for Short Term Rentals?
6 November 2024 | 42 replies
If you truly want to protect yourself against STR regulations and ensure the value of what you purchase can be transferred (this last part is important) only buy where these three principles apply: (1) the use is allowed, (2) the use requirements are protected by in place permitting and licensing and (3) the permissions are transferable through a sale.
Melanie Baldridge Understanding the IRS Section 179 Election
1 November 2024 | 0 replies
Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software up to an annual limit.In 2024, for example, taxpayers can expense up to $1,220,000 of qualified assets.This election can apply to many types of tangible personal property, such as machinery, equipment, and off-the-shelf software, which are used predominantly in your business.Limits on Section 179 ExpensingAs attractive as Section 179 may seem, there are limits.For tax year 2024, the maximum investment limit is set at $3,050,000.If your business places more than this amount in service, the amount you can expense is reduced dollar-for-dollar over this threshold.In addition to the dollar and investment limits, the amount of your Section 179 deduction cannot exceed your taxable business income for the year.This means that even if your business invests heavily in qualified property, the deduction could be limited by the business’s profitability.Also, not all property qualifies for Section 179.Real property, like buildings and structural components, generally does not qualify unless it is "qualified improvement property."
Karen Rivera Issue with a Deed
1 November 2024 | 2 replies
I have an attorney in Illinois (Sottile and Barile) who we use that might be able to provide some assistance on this as it could get complex in regards to the situation - especially if any of the current deed holders have children involved.
Colleen Sutherland Introduction to the BP Community
4 November 2024 | 14 replies
If they don't actually own anything here, it's likely they will tell you advice that just doesn't really apply to the market or they won't understand which neighborhoods are what (neighborhood grades and street by street as they change).
Lora P. Renting to an Oxford House
2 November 2024 | 12 replies
., same questions applies to you as well.