If a cost segregation study was performed, the accelerated depreciation may further reduce the property’s basis, potentially increasing taxable capital gains when sold.Depreciation recapture will occur when you sell the personal residence, so it’s essential to keep detailed records of all depreciation claimed while the property was used as a rental to ensure accurate tax reporting at that time.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

While they are two separate transactions, this would essentially leave you with $3k of net taxable income. 

Essentially, instead of being able to write it off immediately, it lowers the purchase price for tax purposes, meaning depreciation will be calculated on a slightly lower amount over time.

However, there are other loans designed for fixer uppers referred to us hard money loans, bridge loans, or fix and flip loans but whatever you want to call them they're essentially short term, interest only loans with no prepayment penalties designed to finance a higher % of your purchase price and typically all of your renovations not to exceed a certain % of the ARV (typically 75% max). 

Basic, but functional faucet.Appliances ($3,500):Focus on essential replacements.Refrigerator: Energy-efficient model.Range: Standard electric or gas range.Dishwasher: Basic model.Consider deals, scratch-and-dent appliances.Lighting ($1,000):Recessed lighting in the ceiling.Under-cabinet lighting.Basic pendant lights over the island.Paint & Trim ($500):DIY painting.New baseboard.2.

FIRE would essentially be pulling 4% a year so she needs around 4.5mm.

Hey Brandon,I had good success by getting equity lines on properties to access the cash to invest again. 20% is certainly not essential if you want to go lower there are many lending options for lower down payments, especially if you are willing to house hack!

They are essentially giving the property to you at fair market price, so someone is going to need to pay taxes on that fair market price.

Essentials include pack ’n plays, high chairs, safety gates, and easy-clean surfaces (no white sofas!).

From there you can start to identify what you are looking for.Where do you land on the follow spectrums:Cash flow and AppreciationLong term or Short term needs (waiting for growth vs get out of my W2 now)Long term rentals, Mid term rentals, Short term rentalsBuying close to home or coast to coastSelf manage or hire a PMIf you can narrow in on those, you essentially have your buy box.