Now, if you mean the Dodd-Frank SAFE Act and Financial Reform, then your Realtor lives under a rock, development loans are commercial loans, they are excluded from recent Acts.Now, if you want to talk about a contractor building and then financing the sale, yes, the Act applies and they are restricted, but they sure aren't restricted from building and selling conventionally or renting a house. 

Here's the form on the DRE website: www.dre.ca.gov/files/word/re870.docx (RE form 870)Also important if rehab/construction is over $100k, you should be using an independent 3rd party fund control.

This will help you if you need to evict.It is difficult to reform low income tenants.

(And now thanks to tax reform my carried loss is worth more)I could not have done this with out my W2, so I think for retirement you are looking at a turnkey and I don’t see the returns that make it worthwhile.Also- if you are looking at SFH, be aware that the coming year could see a shift in SFH due to the new bill.Good luck- one of the best things I have done is investing in multi-families and I love being a landlord.

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I strongly recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs.Amanda HanBrandon HallTax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han Linda Weygant GuidesUltimate Beginners Guide Forum StickiesBP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersMy Favorite Books I have to say all of the BP books…right?

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I strongly recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs.Amanda HanBrandon HallTax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han Linda Weygant GuidesUltimate Beginners Guide Forum StickiesBP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersMy Favorite Books I have to say all of the BP books…right?

From what I have read so far it sounds like the tax reform will allow those who are married with income below $77,200 to not have to pay capital gains.

I heard today that after the new finance reform bill passes, you'll have to 1099 for selling anything over $600.

Most flooding I see is probably in "X" zones outside of major hurricanes where it seems to be more "AE"The flood program is a great one but it needs some real reforms.

Hello all,Ive recently purchased a duplex and while I know what's deductible for a rental...or has been in the past since the tax reform may have changed all that ( i better study up).....how does this work with a house hack?