It's crazy how many tax benefits there are to investing in RE. 

We get a lot of CA investors in our market here in Tahoe Reno, NV that are looking to 1031 exchange out of CA and into Nevada for the lower property taxes and no state income tax benefitsCarlan C.

Investing in the US is a bit unique for us as we have to manage the tax relationship, but the returns are much better than I’m seeing in Canada and have focused my attention here.

So, if I did do it that way I would need to pay gift tax on the money he gave me for the rehab, correct?

You don't necessarily need a CPA licensed in those states to provide you with tax planning, tax advice or to help prepare your return.licensure for CPA's by states are normally important when you want to provide assurance / auditing related assurance

Hi Steve,You could put a second position loan on it - like a HELOAN but this will be based off of income/tax returns.

Hi all, Have anyone invested in tax deed in los angeles or orage County?  

My quick math says, 60K (30%) down, morgage payment $1000 plus $230 /month land lease and $125/min for taxes.

Great job and population growth, very low crime rate, super low property taxes, very land lord friendly and the list just goes on!

That is, initially I was surprised to learn that at least in Colorado, cleaning services are taxed (on AirBnB and VRBO).