Paloma Wodehouse
High Priced First Buy
8 January 2025 | 9 replies
I’ve seen many investor clients use 1031 exchanges effectively.. just be sure to get specialized tax advice.
Ryan S.
Advice on Specific Performance for Breach of Real Estate Contract
15 January 2025 | 37 replies
Alternatively, in addition to the per diem in § 17 (Possession) for failure of Seller to timely deliver possession of the Property after Closing occurs, Buyer may elect to treat this Contract as being in full force and effect and Buyer has the right to specific performance or damages, or both.22.
Dan Ermolovich
Eviction Issue - Out of state investor
29 December 2024 | 5 replies
While it might feel counterintuitive, it can sometimes save you the time and cost of a legal eviction.I’d love to hear from others in the forum..Have you found any creative or cost-effective ways to navigate eviction challenges?
Chris Shon
Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.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 who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
Tyler Speelman
Exploring Creative Solutions for Down Payment and Tax Avoidance
12 January 2025 | 13 replies
The rules are designed to prevent related parties from engaging in exchanges that shift high basis property for low basis property, followed by a sale of the low basis property, effectively "cashing out" without recognizing gain.If you sell a property to a related party as part of a 1031 exchange, both you and the related party must hold the exchanged properties for at least two years following the exchange.
Augusta Owens
New member and new to real estate
7 January 2025 | 12 replies
My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.
Bob Dole
Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
Then, at death, the property’s basis resets, effectively erasing the accumulated depreciation.
Chris Agun
Using home equity to finance a multi-family
2 January 2025 | 5 replies
For instance, one investor I worked with used it to jump from a duplex to a 4-unit building in Phoenix, effectively doubling their rental income as well as the forecasted appreciation rate on their new property.
Luis Cerwin
How long should I give my PM to Rent a Unit before changing PM?
14 January 2025 | 11 replies
@James Wise MICHIGAN UPDATE: new law went into effect January 2, that landlords can no longer discriminate on tenant income source.
Henry Clark
Belize Teak Plantation
4 January 2025 | 67 replies
It is a lot more cost effective to have things custom made than to pay 80% import tariff, plus it is local.