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Adam York What to include in Landlord Policy
4 February 2025 | 2 replies
For example, they won't need to cover your personal belongings (furniture, clothing, etc.) because you won't be living there.A landlord policy should cost about the same as a homeowner's policy; it just changes what is covered.
Clint Miller Where Do You Find the Funds for the Down Payment?
26 January 2025 | 15 replies
I’ve bought some houses with 0% interest for a year credit cards and a few with consumer lines of credit from banks.
Carsyn Childress Where do you find local REI meetups?
10 February 2025 | 2 replies
REI) and it will populate in-person and online events.
Jessica Pratt Tax free income from rentals
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
So your super basic P&L may look like: $30,000 Rents-$3,000 insurance expense -$9,000 interest-$3,000 taxes-$8,000 operating expenses-$14,000 depreciation ----------------$7,000 loss on paper for the year  so negative taxable income But remember- $14k of that (depreciation) was something we didn't actually spend money on- so cash in bank at year end would be $7,000. 
Bruce D. Kowal The §1245 Silver Lining: Turning Tax "Pain" into Strategic Gain
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
Let's break it down with precision:The "Pain" (At First Glance):Your $2.8M sale splits out as:Building (§1250): $2.3MPersonal Property (§1245): $500KOriginal Basis Allocation:Building: $1.6M (depreciated over 27.5 years)Personal Property: $400K (fully depreciated)Building Depreciation:Annual: $1.6M ÷ 27.5 = $58,182Total over 10 years: $581,820Gain Breakdown:Building (§1250):Sale Price: $2,300,000Original Basis: $1,600,000Less Depreciation: ($581,820)Adjusted Basis: $1,018,180Total Gain: $1,281,820Unrecaptured §1250: $581,820 (25% max rate)Capital Gain: $700,000 (20% max rate)Personal Property (§1245):Sale Price: $500,000Adjusted Basis: $0Ordinary Income: $500,000The Strategic Play:Remember those suspended passive losses you couldn't use?
Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
19 February 2025 | 88 replies
It's very personal and varies wildly. 
Celli Mowery Who has interest in Kentucky?
12 February 2025 | 27 replies
Having graduated from BC myself, I understand the charm it holds, which can be perfect for the right person.
Pamela Rivas Seeking insights: Crafting a free guide for foreigners investing in Mexico.
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
The work around was a Mexican bank was the owner and lease it to the foreigner.
Cosmo DePinto Section 8 and DSSCR Loans
1 February 2025 | 7 replies
I've done refis with section 8 tenants in the units from traditional banks and dscr lenders.
Karen Silerio Tenant occupancy rule of thumb
13 February 2025 | 6 replies
Hi @Karen Silerio We look at 2 persons per bedroom as our rule of thumb