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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
But here are ways to reduce capital gains taxes:Deduct expenses (renovation, selling costs) in 2024 to offset gains.Hold for 1+ year to qualify for lower long-term capital gains tax rates.Invest in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) to defer taxes.Use tax-loss harvesting to offset gains with investment losses.Pushing 2024 deductions to 2025 won’t help much with 2024 capital gains.
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11 February 2025 | 5 replies
I am on the lending side of things so feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk shop and finance options that are out there.
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24 January 2025 | 15 replies
Kyle My father-in-law did this by creating a portfolio that is primarily debt-free single-family rentals in the city he lives in.
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13 February 2025 | 2 replies
Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you ever want to brainstorm strategies!
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!
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30 January 2025 | 14 replies
Hey @Gil Canfu, feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat or meet up sometime!
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12 February 2025 | 20 replies
10k Course, Sub 2 an inner city boarding house, Cost Seg, Cook Islands Trust Naa, you forgot a step: after the sub2 and before the cost seg you need a G6
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
And maybe diversify a little, invest half in a low cost S&P500 fund like VOO and the split the rest across 2 or 3 syndications.
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25 January 2025 | 91 replies
My accountant wants me to start doing this in the event of an audit being I’m starting larger projects and will be implementing cost segregation Thanks
28 January 2025 | 7 replies
I lived for free for a couple years, while collecting rent checks.