Bob Dole
Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
If we do cost segregation how much would we reduce our taxes by?
David Oh
Profit Sharing Bonus for Property Mangement Staff
26 January 2025 | 9 replies
You could also reward staff for lease renewals, positive guest reviews, and reducing unnecessary expenses.
John Murphy
Ready to jump in…
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
He tells you to pay him $5,000 (or much more) to learn all the "secrets" that made him wealth, but then he doesn't tell you that his "secret" was to increase earnings, reduce expenses, save up and invest.
Deanna B.
Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
24 January 2025 | 2 replies
Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.
Noah Laker
TAXES: Divorced client wants to sell
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Is her goal to be nice and provide some of the gains or reduce her taxes by trying to split income between her and her ex?
Jonathan Bombaci
Spent $209,000 on Attorney Fees in 2024 – Considering In-House Counsel in 2025
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
It’s gotten me seriously considering bringing an attorney in-house to handle evictions and other legal needs moving forward.I’m evaluating this from two angles:Cost Efficiency: With the expense as high as it is, having in-house counsel could potentially reduce costs over time.
Allende Hernandez
Do you run screening in all the potential tenants?
22 January 2025 | 16 replies
Screening everyone over 18 helps reduce the risk of costly evictions and ensures you’re fully informed about who will be living in your property.Additionally, be mindful of the number of occupants and how it might impact your property.
Jonathan Small
Single-Family vs. Duplex: Which is the Right Investment for YOU?
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
, reducing your housing costs.Potentially higher cash flow.Cons:More intensive management (two tenants, two leases).Can be harder to finance than single-family homes.May not appreciate as quickly in some markets.Here's where I need YOUR input!
Henry Clark
LA Fires Taxes and Insurance
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Also prevented us from making wrong statements on our part which would have reduced the claim.3.
Jacob Anderson
Is it foolish to use a HELOC for a down payment on a rental property?
6 January 2025 | 11 replies
This would obviously reduce my cash flow on both properties, as I would be paying the minimum HELOC payment plus extra towards the principal to pay it off quickly.