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13 October 2024 | 8 replies
Then when the property is sold, she excludes the entire gain as a sale of her personal residence ($250,000 exclusion) and she then gifts you the proceeds (nontaxable) saving all of the tax with no 1031 cost or deferred taxes.Just sayin . . .
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14 October 2024 | 37 replies
Off-the-shelf policy that focuses exclusively on death benefit isn't it, and I see those way too often.
18 October 2024 | 34 replies
But its also tough, because a 5 or 10 year timespan is basically 100% of your adult life so far, which makes it harder to have this kind of patience.
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15 October 2024 | 40 replies
Insurance companies have many exclusions and they may not cover everything, but they can help to pay for some of the costs of a lawsuit.Good:Using one LLC for all of your rental properties.
15 October 2024 | 69 replies
We have opted for a hybrid approach - LPs who want to pay for access can get an exclusive network, privately discuss operators, privately review and see other LP reviews of sponsors, and discuss "red flag" sponsors.
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13 October 2024 | 19 replies
I exclusively operate in Cook County.
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8 October 2024 | 4 replies
It could attract parents with an elderly relative or an adult child wanting some personal space.
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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.
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21 October 2024 | 176 replies
So for vast majority of the history where USA enjoyed position as net exporter, innovator, world currency standard, it was NOT a title held due exclusively to the USA "greatness" as we are all force feed.
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8 October 2024 | 1 reply
While you may be eligible for a tax exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 if married) on the sale of your primary residence, any period during which the property was used as a rental is considered "nonqualified use."