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Kenzer Hodgson Question: Should I Reach Out to the Previous Homeowner About Undisclosed Water Damage
9 February 2025 | 4 replies
If you don’t want to spend money I’m pretty sure you could get someone to grade the surrounding dirt and add some gutters for your $5k discount and gain you will have added value and come out ahead.
Melanie Baldridge A post on recapture.
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
This is most of the depreciation you are taking year one.You can calculate your depreciation recapture by taking the sale price of the asset and subtracting the adjusted cost basis.The adjusted cost basis is what you paid for the asset plus any improvements you made along the way minus the depreciation you took along the way.The profit above this original cost is taxed as a capital gain, but the part linked to depreciation is taxed at a maximum rate of 25% under the unrecaptured gains of section 1250.To recap the tax rates are:- Sec. 1250 real property: 25%- Sec. 1245 property and 15 year 1250 property: Ordinary Tax RatesThere are ways to minimize depreciation recapture especially if you know how to work smart with your CPA.1) Asset Valuation at Time of Sale - Sellers can minimize recapture by reallocating the price of the assets on sale.
Damien Davis Build to Rent
4 February 2025 | 24 replies
@Damien Davis you'll make less on the initial projects but the experience you'll gain will be completely worth it.
Marc Zak LLC Insurance and Taxation
31 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've also held of holding properties in individual LLCs that are owned by one S corporation, which allows for a 60 / 40 split between ordinary income (regular tax) and dividends (capital gains tax rate).With the goal of minimizing taxation and liability protection, what would be the recommendation from more experienced people here?
Erik Sanders Mentorship groups/investment clubs for beginners
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
That style of learning and introduction to true industry catches my attention as having someone in the space that understands the space to bounce things off of and learn from seems to be the ideal way.I have through a handful of the webinars and follow up calls with different companies and they all basically pitch similar ideas and strategies.
Geoff McFarlane Sell our home or rent it out?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would sell and take your gains.
Grant Shipman Co-Living + House Hacking = Maximum Cash Flow & Financial Freedom
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
.🚀 Making It Work1️⃣ Optimize Your Space – Converting a living room or office into an extra bedroom can supercharge returns.2️⃣ Target the Right Tenants – Young professionals, digital nomads, and students love co-living setups.3️⃣ Automate the Management – Using systems for roommate screening, lease agreements, and shared expenses makes it passive.Co-living is gaining serious traction in house hacking circles, and I’d love to hear from others who are using this model.
Tenzapa Wakombe "It is easy to doubt everything when you know nothing" Intro Post
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
I am looking to gain mentorship and relationships!
Malcolm Brown Knowing a deal...how to assess
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
For flips, calculate the after-repair value (ARV) and subtract purchase, rehab, holding, and selling costs.Pay attention to location, rental demand, and the property’s condition.
Grant Shipman Navigating Zoning Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for Co-Living Real Estate Invest
3 February 2025 | 0 replies
Navigating Zoning Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for Co-Living Real Estate InvestHey BiggerPockets Community,As co-living gains traction as a viable real estate investment strategy, it's crucial to understand how existing zoning laws can impact these ventures.