Troy Smith
CPA tax advice.
9 January 2025 | 11 replies
Could someone explain that to me or if there’s anyway to deduct those expenses.Not sure how we can explain it, because you already included an explanation in your question.
Nathan Gesner
Real Estate Syndications: Who's Taken the Leap and How Did It Pay Off?
17 December 2024 | 36 replies
I've seen some well-known syndicators brag about having "skin in the game" when the truth is they invest $100,000 in $25 million deal but take home $250,000 or more in fees.
Sathya Priya Sampathkumar
How do you decide on the location for rental investment with good cash flow?
6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I've talked to lots of California and a few NYC investors that have lost money (including myself) who bought inexpensive properties in the Midwest mostly and a few in the South (Class C is volatile). - some strategies I've seen California investors use to lessen negative cash flow: house hacking, mid-term rentals (people temporarily displaced from home renovation or insurance reasons like fire), rent by the room, Short Term Rentals. - The ultimate house hack, live in the small ADU unit and rent out the two levels of the main house on AirBnb in San Francisco (I would have thought STRs are oversaturated in S.F. but it worked for them and they stay fully booked).
Joe Au
Use HELOC to paydown mortgage fast
11 January 2025 | 420 replies
I even included that in my "Debt Strategies" presentation that I give at local events.
Rick Im
Discrepancies with public records
28 December 2024 | 4 replies
Interestingly, the records do include the downstairs space as part of the livable square footage.
Ryan Daulton
Benefits of self-directed IRAs
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Another key benefit is diversification; an SDIRA allows you to include real estate in your portfolio, reducing risk by spreading your investments across different asset types, which isn’t possible with a standard IRA.Moreover, assets in an SDIRA often enjoy protection from creditors, adding a layer of security to your investments.
Michael Darten
Property management managing multiple properties
4 January 2025 | 18 replies
However, in the last couple of years, GLVAR modified their PM agreement to include an option for PMs to collect fees while the property is vacant.
Jonathan Small
Case Study: Cockroaches to Cash Flow
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
After conducting thorough due diligence, including a professional inspection and market analysis, the property was acquired for $72,000.Renovation and TransformationThe renovation aimed to modernize the property, enhance its appeal to potential tenants, and maximize its long-term value.
Desiree Board
Advice for a new long term rental investor
3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Make sure you fully understand the market you’re investing in, including rental demand, property values, and local landlord-tenant laws.Building a good team early on is also key.
Anca R.
Is a 1031 Exchange allowed in this case, and if so, is it worth the hassle?
22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Depending on the loan amount for the new property, roughly a little over half of the gain could be deferred through the exchange.Without a 1031, they’ll face taxes on the entire gain, including federal capital gains tax (likely 15% based on their income), California state tax, and depreciation recapture, potentially totaling $130-150K.