Two, opening a new trade account.

Consequently you might end up with 50% occupancy throughout the year.

(In each case, Trade fixtures, personalty, chattel, etc. are all taxed to by the Occupant where applicable, and rarely if ever become part of the real estate. the retailer's tax may be greater, but not based solely upon the property tax.) 

I also paid for Facebook ads and I listed the home in several Omaha area Buy-Sell-Trade groups on Facebook.

I am wondering IF it is possible to try and strike a deal where I can assume their mortgage(if it makes sense) and they rent my apartment(potentially at a reduced rate), essentially trading places.

Flipping PropertiesIf the primary objective of your real estate business, or one of your real estate businesses, is to buy, potentially fix up an existing property and resell it within one year, the Internal Revenue Service can consider that to be an active trade or business.

I plan on trading up properties within a 20 year span after purchase, so I take the typical approach of a good asphalt shingle knowing that I probably have one re-roof to take on during my life cycle of holding the property.

I'm looking to find an investor who is currently working on a project in the Tacoma / Seattle, Wa. area that would be willing to trade some free labor to help me gain some experience in the process.

Offer to trade knowledge

This strategy involves a series of trade-offs and should be discussed relative to your specific personal financial situation with your licensed tax or financial advisor.