Carrin Johnson
Bill Summary: AB 1771 The California Housing Speculation Act: Impact on Fix and Flip
11 October 2024 | 2 replies
Assembly Bill 1771, also known as the California Housing Speculation Act, aims to change real estate tax policy to discourage investors from quickly reselling properties like single-family homes.Under the proposed bill, an additional 25% tax would be imposed on the gain from the sale of a qualified asset (including homes) within three years of the previous sale.The tax reduction is dependent on the number of years passed since the initial purchase of the qualified asset, ranging from a 20% reduction for sales occurring between 3.01 to 4 years to a 100% reduction for sales occurring more than seven years after the initial purchase.The revenues generated by this tax increase would be deposited into the Speculation Recapture Community Reinvestment Fund, which aims to support affordable housing, local governments, schools, and infrastructure projects.The bill is introduced by Assembly Member Ward, and the proposed tax changes would take effect from January 1, 2023.Assembly Member Ward argues that short-term investors in the market, including fix and flip investors, contribute to rising housing prices, limiting opportunities for Californians to purchase homes.While the bill may discourage short-term speculative transactions, it is worth noting that California's tax laws still provide certain advantages for investors, including unlimited tax write-offs and depreciation benefits.The bill is subject to legislative approval, and Assembly Member Ward will speak publicly about the bill at the San Diego County Administration Center on a specified date.Please note that this is a simplified summary of the bill and its potential impact on fix and flip investors.
Marc Shin
is now a good time to buy investment real estate?
16 October 2024 | 32 replies
Further legislation continues to impact residential RE investments.
Stuart Udis
Are Wholesalers Really Your Golden Ticket To Succes??
17 October 2024 | 20 replies
I strongly believe that legislation should be introduced to prohibit property wholesaling and also prevent double closings unless it can be demonstrated that the property's value has been substantially improved.
Mark Husband-Wood
Commercial property late fee
9 October 2024 | 8 replies
Also:"The issue of how much you can charge as a late rent penalty depends on local and state legislation.
Lance Turner
Grand House Hack
7 October 2024 | 5 replies
Research and understand local legislation in your market regarding STRs, FIRST.2.
Jonathan Greene
5 Things Not To Do as a Real Estate Agent on an Investor Site
15 October 2024 | 34 replies
But modern tech and legislation is coming back hard against it so these kids and spammers need to focus more on smaller lists and better personal connections.It's basically become a way of saying how much work you are doing when you aren't accomplishing anything other than making people angry.
Jay Hinrichs
Wholesaling assignments and double closes are now illegal in South Carolina
5 October 2024 | 19 replies
No one had heard of them until the new legislation came out and everyone else said they wouldnt close these transactions.
Dave Kush
Mid Lease Smoking Ban Allowed?
7 October 2024 | 9 replies
(410 ILCS 82/) Smoke Free Illinois Act. https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?
Michael Chalke
Raising rent on a section 8 tenant in Passaic County, NJ
7 October 2024 | 19 replies
The plain language of the statute, the legislative history, and our state's important policy of providing protection for low-income tenants all support the conclusion that the statute encompasses Section 8 vouchers.
James Khail
Best place to invest for a California resident?
7 October 2024 | 34 replies
I am on the board of an organization that has advocated legislation on behalf of landlords for now 50 years in Wisconsin (RPAWI .org) and have some insights into landlord-tenant laws.