We're also a linear market and not subject to the wild swings in value.

I've been reading books on the subject (Small and Might Real estate investor) and listening to the BP podcasts for a few months now, and I was initially very excited about finding a multi-family property to start out, in order to maximize my leverage against an FHA loan.

I keep getting mixed answers I don't know why this real estate professional tax status is confusing to me along with cost segregation and bonus depreciation no matter how much I read about them If you qualify as a REP you can utilize those losses to offset your Income subject to Federal Income Taxes. 

., equipment) are excluded from 1031 treatment and are taxed separately—goodwill is typically taxed as a capital gain, while equipment may be subject to depreciation recapture taxed as ordinary income.To minimize taxes on the sale of the business, consider strategies such as Opportunity Zone investments, which defer gains until 2026 if proceeds are reinvested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), or structuring the sale as an installment agreement to spread taxable income over multiple years.

That way I wouldn't be subject to long term capital gains tax and save a decent chunk of change.Also, my understanding of gifts, in this case money, is that there is a yearly limit to how much you can give someone without having to fill out form 709.

I joined with the intent to surround myself with others in the field and build my confidence and understanding of the subject matter (:I live a disciplined lifestyle when managing my expenses and living below my means.

There are people who buy a longer term (12 months or more ) OPTION giving them a RIGHT to purchase a subject property, at a certain price, within a certain amount of time, and attempt to either sell the option for a higher price or close on a simultaneous purchase and sale to an end buyer paying a higher price.  

Good you are researching this topic - I also love subject tos and have written a book on the topic.  2. 

At it's basic level:Assumption: Asking the bank to turn the loan over to you and going through the normal underwriting process, credit, income, DTI ratio etc SubTo: Taking over the loan without telling the bank, no un...

I would consult an attorney who specializes in this.Also, assuming the property is in California, if it wasn't subject to CA Rent Control, once it goes into the LLC, it might be.