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Lacey A. Rent to Myself
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
No but keep track of those repairs as it will add to your cost basis when you go to sell it and have to pay capital gains.
Brant Laird Just getting started!
12 February 2025 | 15 replies
I have nothing to gain other than to feel good in giving back to interested investors.  
David Kendall Jr Best Metrics for Setting House Flipping Goals?
11 February 2025 | 6 replies
Hey David, I just started in the flipping market and am trying to better understand the process of getting started while gaining more knowledge.
Tim Rogers Another Real Estate Professional Status Question
12 February 2025 | 13 replies
But it can be useful for rentals with gains also. 
Katie Southard Do I sell my rental property and take the cash tax free?
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
If I do, I need to sell it by July 2026 in order to not have cap gains.
Felicia Nitu Maximizing Investment Opportunities with SB-9 in Los Angeles
9 February 2025 | 8 replies
@Felicia NituIn addition if you actually want to realize that value, you need to count another 5% for selling costs, and the taxes from the sale.Assuming a 20% capital gains tax, your total ROI on the above scenario would be about 12%, even with the numbers you were using. 
Rachelle Bertumen Newbie to AirBNB
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
Lots has changed over the years.Managing it yourself from a distance can be done, but it will require your team to be built and for you to have back up strategies if guests need attention and you're unavailable. 
Jamie Parker How are you analyzing Fix and Flips in 2025 (Mines Not Working)
1 February 2025 | 9 replies
IF my numbers are truely "too low" I just looking gain confidence in how I am analyzing properties and estimating repairs.  1710 10TH AVE N, 37208: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B0CoSbGxQFbRBVzXBERw...6121 Southampton Dr 38119: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a3WBEcgv2SMggu5P2HrK...2014 Salem Mason Dr, 27208: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jzr5TN9PYhuiFuD2THLb...Spoke with a seller yesterday, before I go with these numbers I thought it best to ask for some guidance. 
Clarase Mika Why Americans Should Be Investing in German Real Estate: An In-Depth White Paper
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.
Maki Bick Sell the house to pay off debt?
8 February 2025 | 8 replies
When we moved, we turned it into a rental, hoping this would be the start of our real estate journey—something we’d like to continue once my husband retires.Some key details:My husband is active duty and will retire in 3 years.We have one final move coming up this summer to Raleigh, NC.Our current debts are crippling us—the high interest makes it tough to stay afloat every month.The plan I proposed to my husband:Sell the rental property.Use the proceeds to pay off all our debts, set aside emergency funds and a down payment for our next home.Free up $1,500/month from debt payments, and that also can stash in a high-yield savings account.Regain full VA loan entitlement, allowing us to purchase a multifamily home and use the house hacking strategy for up coming move.Avoid capital gains tax, since April marks five years of ownership, and the tenant’s lease ends in May.This wasn’t our original plan, and we hate the idea of using our equity to pay off debt.