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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Just be mindful of the following things when it comes to California.California does not recognize Bonus DepreciationCalifornia does not recognize real estate professional status.Therefore, you can potentially reduce your Federal taxes but not your California taxes.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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24 January 2025 | 11 replies
You can learn by watching a professional manage the property.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Unless you use a local professional familiar with the market, who you trust, best way to know a good deal is to study the market.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
Take full advantage of available tax incentives by working closely with a tax professional.
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16 January 2025 | 12 replies
(One went with another manager eventually, and the property is listed for $400/month less than we listed it, and the other finally got rented to a solo professional.)
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
Real Estate Professional = 750 hours and more time on real estate than anything else.
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
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20 January 2025 | 4 replies
I'm Chris, cybersecurity professional, and getting into wholesaling in Austin, TX and Northern California (Sacramento, SF/Bay area), all areas I know intimately.