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Jeremy Porter Maximizing Returns: Comparing Buying to Flip vs. Buying for Rental Properties
10 February 2024 | 1 reply
Each strategy has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, as well as potential returns and risks.Buying to Flip for Quick ProfitBenefits:Quick Returns: Flipping properties can potentially yield quick profits, especially in a hot real estate market.Minimal Holding Costs: Since the goal is to sell the property quickly, holding costs such as property taxes and maintenance expenses are minimized.Creative Freedom: Flippers have the freedom to renovate and design the property to maximize its resale value.Drawbacks:Market Volatility: Flipping is highly dependent on market conditions, and a downturn in the market can lead to reduced profits or even losses.Capital Intensive: Flipping often requires significant upfront capital for purchasing, renovating, and holding the property until it sells.Income Tax Implications: Profits from flipping are typically taxed as short-term capital gains, which may result in higher tax liabilities.Buying for Rental Income and Long-Term InvestmentAdvantages:Steady Cash Flow: Rental properties can provide a consistent stream of income through monthly rent payments.Appreciation Potential: Over time, rental properties have the potential to appreciate in value, providing long-term wealth accumulation.Tax Benefits: Rental property owners may benefit from tax deductions on mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Challenges:Tenant Management: Dealing with tenants, maintenance, and property management can be time-consuming and requires effective management skills.Market Risks: Rental income may be affected by market fluctuations and changes in rental demand.Liquidity: Unlike flipping, rental properties may not offer immediate liquidity, as selling a property can take time and incur transaction costs.Comparing Potential Returns and RisksBoth strategies offer the potential for attractive returns, but they come with different levels of risk.
Isaiah Cuellar Strategies for deterring cash flow
11 February 2024 | 2 replies
.• Use Redfin’s property value estimator to determine the value of these properties, and calculate the ROI of these properties (hypothetically, assuming the house was paid cash) only including home value and rental price they are listed for (not taxes and insurance) to determine general ROI of properties in the area.• Select the properties most similar to mine, and use the minimum rent of these as my minimum expected rent potential.
John Hogg Title error found after refinance
11 February 2024 | 9 replies
Tax records with the county list me as current owner in the property address questioned.Does anyone have experience dealing with title errors?
Arun V. CA Prop 19 question on conversion of rental to primary
11 February 2024 | 1 reply
It is worth 3M now but the tax basis is close to 700k.
Jessie Dillon 6 months into value-add 13-unit project!
9 February 2024 | 21 replies
All of this said, my partner has seen a ~41% internal rate of return on her investment, excluding tax benefits, in just the 6 months we have owned this property.
John Gonzalez Looking for a real-estate informed CPA or Tax expert to avoid or offset W2 income?
9 February 2024 | 5 replies
A Tax expert who can implement this strategy for me2.
Gail L boucher Looking for investments to avoid capitol gains
8 February 2024 | 12 replies
This all depends on the numbers and I suggest a tax advisor.
Batool Hussain Tax Accountant new RE property in LC
9 February 2024 | 2 replies
Looking for a tax account that n KC area.Any recommendations? 
Trent Dyrsmid What to do with a (underwater) $1.45M property with a 2.78% mortgage...?
10 February 2024 | 9 replies
Our mortgage is at 2.78% for 30 years and our mortgage payment (inc taxes and insurance) is $6K/mo.
Account Closed Where to put profits from my home sale?
10 February 2024 | 21 replies
Not only do I want to avoid paying taxes on that money, but we want to invest it as well.