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18 October 2024 | 16 replies
The number one benefit for a high income earner that invests in long-term investments is that the depreciation will shield your rental income from your effective tax rate.if you are a high income earner, you are likely around the 35% federal tax bracket and another 5-10% tax bracket if you are in a state with a taxInterest income will be taxed at potentially 45% + 3.8% net investment income taxDividend income will be taxed at potentially 30% + 3.8% net investment income taxRental income potentially at 0%I think a lot of people get disappointed that their tax burden doesn't decrease.It can potentially decrease but it will require proper planning along with some level of participation with the real estate.
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16 October 2024 | 10 replies
Both spouses can participate, doubling the benefits.
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17 October 2024 | 14 replies
Let me know if you'd like to participate and I'd be happy to send you a link.
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20 October 2024 | 147 replies
You are only promoting participation trophies and rationalizing poor marketing.
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7 October 2024 | 20 replies
Or one spouse needs a minimum 250 hours alone of participation, plus 500 combined?
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16 October 2024 | 25 replies
Networking with local investors, real estate agents, and property managers can provide insights and potential opportunities.Attend Meetups: Participate in local real estate meetups or workshops to connect with others in the industry and gain valuable firsthand knowledge.4.
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13 October 2024 | 19 replies
It's a relatively small group - we try to keep active participants to around 25 during the calls so that people can speak up, engage and participate.
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11 October 2024 | 4 replies
They even stopped talking and participating in the project with the other co-sponsors.
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11 October 2024 | 6 replies
They even stopped talking and participating in the project with the other co-sponsors.
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11 October 2024 | 17 replies
If you materially participate and rent for 7 days or less, and don't use it personally, this will be a non-passive activity and losses can be written against active income.