
12 March 2024 | 4 replies
.- Understand passive activity loss rules limiting deduction of losses from passive activities.Capital Gains Taxes- Be aware of tax implications when selling property, considering short-term and long-term rates.- Explore strategies like 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes.Deductions and Expenses- Know eligible deductions: mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and management fees.- Maintain detailed records of all real estate-related expenses.- Use cost segregation studies to expedite depreciation of your properties to offset large income gains.Entity Structure- Choose appropriate legal structure (LLC, partnership, or S corporation) with consideration for different tax implications.Tax Credits- Explore available credits, like energy-efficient or historic rehabilitation credits.Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction- Check eligibility for QBI deduction, providing up to a 20% deduction on qualified business income.Record Keeping- Keep accurate and organized records for tax compliance and audits.State and Local Taxes- Consider varying state and local tax implications, including property and income tax rates.Tax Planning- Engage in proactive tax planning, consulting with professionals for a comprehensive strategy.Tax Changes- Stay informed about changes in federal, state, and local tax laws affecting real estate investments.Remember to consult a real estate tax professional for personalized advice based on your specific situation.

12 March 2024 | 7 replies
It looks to be a true 50/50 split based on square footage, so eventually when you go to sell you will be taking 1/2 of the property and applying the federal tax exclusion under Section 121 and the other half will be treated as a capital asset subject to capital gains.

12 March 2024 | 1 reply
I am a 18 year old in my last year of high school, for the past couple of months I've been gaining knowledge on whole sale real estate and I also have been taking a couple of the first steps to begin my career with wholesaling.

12 March 2024 | 8 replies
A lender is not going to lose money on a deal for you to gain experienceYou will need to partner with someone to get experience and at the same time start savingTo answer the other question you typically will need 20-30% down to get hard money

12 March 2024 | 24 replies
Gain experience and knowledge while not losing capital. $100K will be a down payment for a $400,000 property give or take.

12 March 2024 | 36 replies
However, there are other strategies you can consider to optimize your tax situation:Maximize Deductions: Ensure you're fully utilizing all deductible expenses related to your rentals, such as maintenance, repairs, property management fees, and travel expenses to the properties.Depreciation: Make sure you're taking full advantage of depreciation on the properties, which can significantly reduce taxable income.Cost Segregation Study: For larger properties, a cost segregation study can accelerate depreciation on certain parts of the property, offering more upfront tax savings.1031 Exchange: If you're considering selling any properties, a 1031 exchange allows you to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds into another rental property.Energy-Efficient Improvements: Tax credits may be available for making energy-efficient improvements to your properties.Rod

13 March 2024 | 8 replies
Don't submit the bank statements to underwriting unless you actually need them to close the deal however, as it can cause additional steps in the process for you and your client (if an underwriter sees money moving around, it can cause you to have to paper-trail the funds back to their source, which often isn't a lot of fun).If you haven't completed a loan application, start there.

11 March 2024 | 4 replies
just some things to think about.in addition to the BP family of podcasts, the rental income podcast with Dan Lane is a great podcast and he interviews a lot of medium size landlords who aren't flashy but really know what they're doing.

12 March 2024 | 5 replies
This is a 2nd GC who is interested in doing additional renovations on the same above mentioned 3plex.2.

11 March 2024 | 25 replies
To answer your question: Any passive gains you may offset.