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7 October 2024 | 190 replies
I would add on for research the podcast “ We study Billionaires” they have recently done a split in their podcast.
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3 October 2024 | 7 replies
My name is Christopher, I have studying real estate investing for probably about 7 years.
3 October 2024 | 1 reply
Relationships are key in this industry.4.Analyze Markets: Whether it’s your local area or out-of-state, study the market’s potential for growth, rentability, and appreciation.5.Take Action: You don’t need to know everything to get started.
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3 October 2024 | 0 replies
In fact, according to a recent study, regulation “imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6 % of development costs (NAHB, O’Leary).”
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1 October 2024 | 1 reply
On average, 20% to 40% of those components fall into tax categories that can be written off much quicker than the building structure.A Cost Segregation study dissects the construction cost or purchase price of the property that would otherwise be depreciated over 27.5 or 39 years.
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2 October 2024 | 9 replies
In situations like this, it’s definitely worth considering a cost segregation study.
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7 October 2024 | 20 replies
You’re correct that prior year losses generally can't offset W-2 income, but any new depreciation from cost segregation studies on properties in 2024 should be eligible.
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6 October 2024 | 12 replies
I need to study all the options.
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30 September 2024 | 9 replies
I have not heard of the IRS challenging, much less overturning a professionally done cost segregation study.
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30 September 2024 | 8 replies
Are you utilizing any cost segregation studies/real estate professional status to lower the taxable income?