However, it may be a better strategy to base your decision on cash flow rather than speculative gains.Purchase Price: $480KAnnual Rent: $2,400 * 12 = $28,800Expenses (@30%): $8,640Net Operating Income (NOI): $20,160Cap Rate: 4.2%Another point to consider: if you're already facing negative cash flow, how will your returns be impacted when it comes time to turn the property or if a costly repair is needed?

However, they might not appreciate as much over time, and the market can be a bit more unpredictable.Ultimately, your choice depends on how much risk you’re comfortable with, your long-term goals, and how involved you want to be.

PML depending on the time duration of the loan will either be passive or active income.

This not only adds to the project cost but also a long delay in delivery time.

Now proper accounting is still important because bookkeeping is the first and best tax strategy for most people but there was a huge time difference in the services performed.

A question I have been pondering within myself for some time and figured here would be a good place to get an answer.I currently own a home that has close to 100k in equity in it, we plan to move in 3-5 years to our long term house and would be sizing up a fair amount.So my question is should I use the equity to fund investments/projects, or should I save it and roll it all into my next house so I can have it paid off sooner/lower my monthly.

It's also a good idea to check with the bank ahead of time to see if they have any specific requirements.

Hello all,I am first time investor and I’m looking at multi family houses in NJ.

Generally from the day you purchase a property through the day you sell it (in a taxable transaction), you'll be taxed on your net accretion of cash flow over that time period.The timing of when income is taxed is likely going to be much different than when the cash flow is received though. 

The trend we are seeing since July has been a slower time to fill vacants that do experience a move out instead of renewal.