Oh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

That's six months of free rent (thanks to the tax-payers and a government that loves to be generous with other people's money). 

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I was initially looking to buy a lot in Northern IL, and my agent alerted me that there have been some scams where people are posing as the owners of lots that they do not truly own, and then somehow potential buyer gets taken for the EMD.

Your profile mentions that you are a real estate agent - You want to have a conversation to see if you potentially are eligible to claim real estate professional status which would allow you to treat your rental losses as active instead of passive.Also have a conversation if you are required to make estimated tax payments since there is no withholding on your commissions.Lastly, your profile mentions you are in Florida which does not have a state income tax which opens you up to more options for choosing an accountant.

Since the primary was purchased before 9/27/2017 and was placed in service after 2020, it is not eligible for bonus depreciation.(8)Phase DownIn the case of qualifed property acquired by the taxpayer before September 28, 2017, and placed in service by the taxpayer after September 27, 2017, paragraph (6) shall be applied by substituting for each percentage therein—(A)“50 percent” in the case of—(i)property placed in service before January 1, 2018, and(ii)property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2) which is placed in service in 2018,(B)“40 percent” in the case of—(i)property placed in service in 2018 (other than property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2)), and(ii)property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2) which is placed in service in 2019,(C)“30 percent” in the case of—(i)property placed in service in 2019 (other than property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2)), and(ii)property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2) which is placed in service in 2020, and(D)“0 percent” in the case of—(i)property placed in service after 2019 (other than property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2)), and(ii)property described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2) which is placed in service after 2020.

This community rewards those who share valuable information openly, so I know you'll find just what and who you're looking for on BP.If you haven't already done so, I'd recommend setting up "keyword alerts".

Those who buy subsidized properties are gambling their financial independence upon the good will of the taxpayer who has just about reached the limits of his willingness to support these social programs.

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!

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