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Deborah Frantz Tax question on a rental property that was bought through a housing program.
3 February 2024 | 3 replies
You can retain the relevant documents, such as the request from the county and any communication related to the payment, in your records.If the tax authorities have questions about the adjustment, you can provide the documentation at that time.
Account Closed Understanding Tax Advantages with Real Estate Investing
4 December 2023 | 0 replies
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) implemented in 2017 retained the preferential long-term capital gains tax rates, providing lower tax rates for assets held for more than one year.
Account Closed Questions on Real Estate Tax Strategy or Investing
12 October 2023 | 6 replies
Also, note that excessive front-loading may raise red flags with the IRS.The remaining profit can be distributed as bonuses, dividends, or retained within the business, but it's important to ensure that the total compensation (salary plus bonuses) is reasonable and justifiable based on the shareholder's contribution to the business.Remember that working with a tax professional or CPA who specializes in real estate and understands the specifics of your situation is crucial.
Jodey Rifenburg What can I do with profit to “hide” it from immediate taxes
11 October 2023 | 5 replies
These can reduce your overall tax liability while helping you attract and retain talent.Real Estate Professional Status: Depending on your level of involvement in your real estate activities, you might qualify as a "real estate professional" under IRS rules.
Matthew Mays Turning primary residence into rental
26 January 2016 | 0 replies
It seems that we would cash flow $400+ on the rental, retain all of our equity and upgrade our residence.
Nate Dill Just moved to Cincinnati
3 November 2015 | 6 replies
You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling. 
Dan Beaulieu What to do when an appraisal comes back low when selling!!??
9 April 2017 | 51 replies
After the escrow closes, sellers often retain the right to discount the second mortgage, sell it for less than face value to an investor.
Jonathan Makovsky Short Sale Approved - Seller Won't Sell (Next Steps?)
31 March 2016 | 9 replies
The seller's attorney was informed that he is not longer being retained by her client.
Bernie Huckestein Help with House Hack in Philly
5 December 2016 | 1 reply
It will give your son a great way to cover his living costs and some experience with managing a rental property which will be very important if he moves out of the area, retains the property and needs to hire a property management company. 
Tony Nguyen What rules of thumb do you use to buy apartments and why?
1 July 2011 | 11 replies
Rent all 2 beds at 700 a week.700 X 50 = 35,000 month X 12= 420,000 gross income420k divided by 2 = 210,000 NOI50% costs is5% property management15% vacancy loss turnover30% operating and expensesSo based on the quick formula buying at a 10CAP going in the most I could pay is 2,100,000.Now this doesn't look at deferred CAPEX and a bunch of other items.This is a down and dirty 10 second calculation I do in my head to see if it's a possible or not to look into further.You have to really know the markets.Example current income is based off of 700 with many leases fixing to expire.A current investigation of the market shows competitor rents have decreased from 8 months ago and are now 675 a month.To retain many of the tenants on renewal all things being equal your rent rates will most likely go down along with cash flow.I could go on and on but this is how I do my quick calculation.