
19 April 2024 | 6 replies
Analyze the finances in detail to understand the potential ROI, cash flow, expenses, financing costs, and tax implications of each property.

18 April 2024 | 12 replies
Here's a PARTIAL list:Office rentComputers, printers & softwareInternet & phone billOffice furnitureOffice supplies: paper, postage, ink, etc.Office liability insuranceAuto expenses: monthly payment, insurance, gas, maintenance, registration/plate feesBroker license fees: annual, monthly board & MLS fees, continuing education fees, E&O insuranceEquipment: lockboxes, signs, etc.Business income tax preparation and paymentsStaff payroll & payroll taxes Time Tasks: answering phones, calling past due tenants, scheduling tours, taking marketing pics, processing those pics, writing ads, researching rent amounts, posting ads, explaining to owners how rent determined & showing where ad posted, opening & processing mail, posting payments, bank deposits, scanning documents & posting to owner & tenant portals, explaining accounting to owners so they understand their monthly statements, taking pics/videos of repairs, finding reputable handymen and contractors, confirming they're properly licensed & insured and tracking annually, verifying repairs done properly, processing invoices for utility bills, repairs, taxes, city inspections, scheduling periodic property evaluations/inspections with tenants that don't want strangers in their homes, explaining to owners why taking so long, and more & more & more...

20 April 2024 | 33 replies
And there is no function at all to import transactions from my property management companies, so I need to keep a separate set of books for things I pay and then have my accountant manually reconcile my books with the property management statements at tax time.Fourth, it's incredibly complicated and hard to learn, but the customer support is very limited and rarely helpful.
18 April 2024 | 83 replies
Low taxes and regulations.

18 April 2024 | 7 replies
If I manage the property on my own next year (2025), will I be able to change the depreciation to bonus depreciation when I file my 2025 taxes and get the tax benefits of bonus depreciation?

18 April 2024 | 6 replies
It’s also important to sit down (or have a virtual meeting) with your accountant on a quarterly basis to review your financials.Tax deductions are maximized.Ensure you’re getting proper tax planning done throughout the year, so you are minimizing taxes.
18 April 2024 | 3 replies
It isn't always 100% tax efficient to do this, depending on circumstance)

19 April 2024 | 15 replies
Also note the loan will show on your tax returns.