
25 January 2025 | 1 reply
Licensed in both Hawaii and Vermont at the moment, navigating acquisitions and depositions by collaborating the directions of my client with grounded professional understanding.

11 February 2025 | 12 replies
High earners should also consider estate planning tools like trusts or Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) to minimize future tax burdens.Given his income level and tax complexity, consulting a real estate-focused CPA is essential to maximizing deductions and optimizing tax efficiency.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

11 February 2025 | 13 replies
I do have a client with almost similar situation.

11 February 2025 | 7 replies
My partner is a builder in the LA area and his client posed an interesting question for him that could affect financing in the future.

15 February 2025 | 21 replies
Some of my clients I only speak with once a year if that.

20 February 2025 | 11 replies
Finding an analytical agent is a good thing but hard to do.I would ask any agent I was interviewing to give me 5 properties they have been the buyer's agent for in the last 6 months and talk to the clients about their experience.

31 January 2025 | 6 replies
To avoid issues, hold the property in the trust for a year, ensure the LLC is properly structured, and consult a CPA or 1031 exchange expert to confirm compliance with state and federal tax laws.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

6 February 2025 | 10 replies
However, you can defer taxes under §1033 involuntary conversion if you elect to reinvest the proceeds into a similar rental property within two years (three years if the government condemns the property or threatens to do so, and four years for a principal residence in a federally declared disaster area).To reduce taxable gain, consider:Electing §1033 treatment and reinvesting the full $300K into a new rental property to defer taxes completely.Partial reinvestment, where only the portion not reinvested is taxable.Properly documenting all replacement costs and property details to ensure IRS compliance.Using cost segregation on the new property to accelerate depreciation and offset future taxable income.Since the §1033 election must be made, consult a tax professional to ensure compliance and maximize deferral benefits.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

11 February 2025 | 8 replies
Consulting a 1031 exchange accommodator and a CPA ensures compliance with IRS regulations and minimizes unintended tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

31 January 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Ben Trageser: I work with Mark's firm a lot along with a number of clients.