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Kevin Duke Real Estate Inheritance
19 February 2025 | 3 replies
A revocable living trust is another option for privacy and asset protection.Avoid gifting the property before death, as this would pass the original purchase price as the cost basis, creating a large capital gains tax liability upon sale.If the property is Subject A’s homestead, ensure the correct titling to maintain Florida’s homestead protection for Subject B.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
David Pope Tax deductions when 1031 Exchange unavailable
18 February 2025 | 5 replies
In this case, correct, 1031 exchange is not available. 1031 exchange is property for property, and an interest in a partnership normally is not (with a few rare exceptions, so you may want someone knowledgeable to give you a second opinion for your particular situation, which requires reading your inheritance documents.)Whether or not you have any mitigation strategies totally depends on your specific situation and requires a one-on-one. 
Sino U. Inspection: What to check for duplex
7 February 2025 | 6 replies
I wish you would have told us the year, it makes a huge difference.Anyway, everything you mention, plus 1) get a camera run on the sewer line, 2) make sure the Elec panel is newer and sized correctly (a lot of HIs will just say if it's functional or not) 3) Foundation ( is it slab or raised?)
Calvin Matthews How do I reduce the amount of calls that I get about people wanting to buy my house?
14 February 2025 | 4 replies
I had to search it myself and call listing agent who edited the correct listed property and not mine :)Also, if you are getting random "I heard you were selling your house" calls and texts, they are usually wholesalers trying to get you to consider selling even if you're not.
William Taylor [Calc Review] Help me analyze this duplex in Michigan - are these numbers correct?
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Your specific variable expense assumptions are wrong, BUT you stumbled into them being correct overall.Also, you are approaching this correctly - entering in the numbers to generate a purchase price that meets your metrics:)
Tom E. STR Insurance Question
14 February 2025 | 19 replies
You are correct they handle by PM company liability I have prudential personal liability.OK, yeah, and they (Coterie) doesn't offer commercial umbrella insurance (or personal) so I was concerned you might not be covered correctly.You have a personal liability umbrella through Prudential?  
Jason Hathaway What’s your thoughts on Owner Financing
4 February 2025 | 9 replies
Seller financing can be a valuable tool when used correctly, but its effectiveness depends on how it's structured and implemented.
Jordan Hamilton Guidance on Tax Filing and Mortgage Considerations
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
Recently, I conducted a cost segregation study on the property shortly after converting to a STR (converted June 1 2024), and I want to ensure I file my taxes correctly and legally given this change in circumstances.
Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
19 February 2025 | 88 replies
@James Hamling is correct about those cap expenses coming. 
Naji S. Unsure about calculation for mortgage interest deduction on converted primary
14 February 2025 | 1 reply
The loan on this house is $1,200,000.I moved in to my new primary residence by the end of the month.Starting July, my original primary residence was available as a rental and was being shown to prospective tenants.My new tenants signed a lease that began a couple weeks after showing, in July.To calculate my primary residence mortgage interest deductions, i'm using the following formula:650,000 / 2 = $325000 loan from January to June1,200,000 / 2 = $600,000 loan from July to December$750,000 limit / (600,000+325000 total loan value)  = 0.81 multiplier(0.81 * $X first house interest) + (0.81 * $Y second house) = total interest payed i can deduct from my primary residencedoes this look correct?