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Victor Yang if i gift a house, is the cost basis what i purchased it for or the FMV?
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Nick Am Setting up a management S-corp for managing rental property owned by an LLC
23 January 2025 | 16 replies
LLC-A deducts the 10% management fee, while LLC-B reports it as active income, subject to self-employment tax but eligible for tax-efficient salary and distribution strategies.Ensure the setup has a clear business purpose, reasonable compensation, and documented management services to avoid IRS scrutiny.
Kwanza P. My First Property Manager
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
Property Inspections: How often are inspections conducted, and what reports/photos are provided?
Brittney Yang How To Structure A Partnership For Duplex Investment
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Profits during the partnership can be shared based on the agreed equity split, with income and expenses reported via K-1 forms. 
Christopher R. Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
.- Personal Articles: Coverage for belongings that have a special or collectors valuesuch as Jewelry, Furs, Fine Arts, Collectibles, etc...Your age should not be a factor on the pricing but, depending on the company these other factors may get you credits:- Insurance Score (company pulls certain info out of your credit report).
Jim Stanley Worth it to use insurance for a repair.
23 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Jim Stanley: You should reserve insurance for large claims.Contact the city and report the issue to them.
Malcolm Brown Newbie to Real Estate Investing - Any Tips...
29 January 2025 | 24 replies
Hi @Ryan Harrell in each case w/ a lender does a credit check (report - score) has to be undertaken?
Pankaj Malik Tenant threatening to sue and wants to extort money
19 January 2025 | 27 replies
.- Have they filed a police report?
Adrian Lammersdorf-Scioll What are you doing to find deals?
23 February 2025 | 19 replies
If so, do not feel down as many people report this.
Kathy Merkh Finance International Group, LLC
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Don't pay any upfront fees unless it's a credit report or an appraisal.