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Eli Jerman Taxes for 2024 - First rental property purchases in August 2024
31 January 2025 | 11 replies
A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
However, they approach financial health from different angles.The 50% Rule is a quick estimate that suggests operating expenses (excluding mortgage principal and interest) will roughly equal 50% of the property's gross income.The DSCR is a more precise calculation (Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service) that determines if a property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Deal example:- Class C middle class neighborhood- 4bd / 2ba single family house- ARV: 190k- Purchase: 105k- Rehab: 35k- Market rent: $1,400-1,525- Section 8: $1,475- Property manager: 10%- Taxes: 125 month- Insurance $1250 yr- HOA: $55 month- purchased and rehabbed with all cash.
Emily Gowen When to sell vs hold rental properties that have appreciated?
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
I think you should seriously consider your financial goals and strategies.
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
.- You can look into call kinds of economic growth and financial indicators as well to help narrow the list.- I've also heard of people choosing a market because the team they could put together in that market was the best team they found
Pearse Cafiero New To Investing
31 December 2024 | 11 replies
This negative equity position is one of many reasons that adding ADUs in a single family zone is not typically a good RE investment.OP whatever you decide to invest in, make sure you do thorough and conservative underwriting. good luck You’re right in that the level of underwriting I presented wasn’t institutional level - but for your average person just starting out, institutional grade analysis often makes the thought of investing overwhelming.
Clarase Mika Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Germany's resilience to global financial crises and its strong fiscal policies create a favorable environment for real estate investment.Moreover, interest rates in Germany remain at historically low levels, largely due to the European Central Bank's monetary policies.
Philip Beckwith Appealing property taxes
27 January 2025 | 15 replies
One housing authority wouldn’t even entertain the request, while another was open to it because it was an affordable housing property, requiring just an application for the exemption.From my experience, dealing with government agencies, especially when trying to save money or get financial benefits, can be a slow process.
Muriel Hair Are Home Prices Going Up or Down
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Rocket Mortgage is headquartered downtown as is Ally Financial.
Mustafa Shaikh RAD Diversified Review — It Wasn't Pretty
19 January 2025 | 147 replies
The other thing I noticed is their last audited financials are in 2021 (submitted in 2022) and they did not file any 2022 audited financials or their 1-SA in 2023.
Grant Shipman 7 Steps to Choose Your Property Type: Niche 2 Get Rich & Super-Niche 2 Get SuperRich
27 January 2025 | 0 replies
I’ve put together 7 steps to help you decide, stay focused, and get that much closer to achieving your financial goals.