31 December 2024 | 15 replies
Enjoy that well earned retirement.
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
David A cost segregation study can be beneficial for properties under $400k by accelerating depreciation to reduce taxable income.
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27 December 2024 | 8 replies
After a bit more research, I actually think renting a place will get me started faster and earn some experience doing Airbnb with a little less risk involved.Obviously I still need to be concerned about not violating a lease agreement by doing so and I would likely live on the property and lot or all the time.Ownership is still the ultimate goal, but this looks a faster party to self driven income.
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26 December 2024 | 10 replies
So you might be living in the US or in Europe, investment properties are bought to outsource and earn from the cashflow.
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24 December 2024 | 2 replies
Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.
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25 December 2024 | 11 replies
They’ve been solid investments, with rising rents and property appreciation, but over the last 2 years, skyrocketing HOA fees and stagnant value growth have reduced cash flow.
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24 December 2024 | 6 replies
Before you do so, make sure that it will, in fact, reduce your current year's taxes.
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20 December 2024 | 0 replies
There are several different types of income in the US tax code.Two main types are “active income” and “passive income".Active income is money you earn from working, such as wages from a W-2 job or income from running a business.Passive income is money you earn from investments like real estate, stocks, or rental income from your RE portfolio where you earn $ without actively working.Normally, you can't use passive losses (like losses from real estate investments) to offset active income like your salary from a W-2 job.That is unless you are an RE Pro.The reality is, that Real Estate Pro status is just a filing status similar to filing married or jointly.And if you are a real estate professional you CAN use passive real estate losses to offset active income from other sources.To qualify as an RE Pro you must:1.
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25 December 2024 | 11 replies
The initial thought is you are probably charging too much if no one is interested, or your photos or description are bad.Four beds and only one bath probably reduces demand as well, that’s potentially a lot of people sharing one toilet.And it is winter - I’m in Buffalo, I hate listing rentals this time of year.
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23 December 2024 | 4 replies
If you’re looking to make real estate your new job and to earn cash now to use and live on like a job, then go for cash flow.