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7 February 2025 | 22 replies
If losses strain your finances, selling might be the best move, but optimizing rental income or tax deductions could make holding worthwhile.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
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23 January 2025 | 11 replies
Assuming you are both working and the rentals are long-term, rental losses up to $25,000 can offset W-2 income if your MAGI is under $150,000, with excess losses carried forward.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
I would also recommend paying attention to the landlord restrictions, rent control and overall laws as it relates to owner/tenant relationships.
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
https://logicalpm.com/new-michigan-section-8-laws-what-can-l...As the article points out, these sorts of laws often result in the opposite of the intended effect!
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
My favorite calls are from prospective clients who have been with another company - they know what matters to them and I know a lot about how the relationship will go, based on what they've experienced with another PMC.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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11 January 2025 | 2 replies
I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Buy-to-Let StrategyGiven the strong rental market in Germany, the buy-to-let strategy is one of the most effective ways to invest in German real estate.
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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.