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Faith Roy Buying/living in 2 flip houses
13 July 2022 | 9 replies
I'd expect them to be taxed as ordinary income, and would encourage you to move professionally and quickly to complete the projects and realize those profits.
Leo R. Are we on the verge of a wage / price death spiral?
13 July 2022 | 5 replies
I think that as long as we have an influx of young, able-bodied people (who vote), we will be able to stave off the serious evils of even moderate deflation benefitting the interests of older Americans at the expense of economic growth, and hopefully prevent a depression from recurring.I think that as long as our population does not get too old, and the dollar remains it's position of relative strength, that a deflationary depression is unlikely.
Jonathan Sparks Feedback on STR, Hit me with your best shot!
23 July 2022 | 45 replies
The American Flag is hanging in the path of foot traffic.The bunk room has a large chair blocking the closet door.You have five 5-star reviews, so I would say you are well on our way.
Liz Hatton 1031 Exchange when selling an international property for Expats
15 July 2022 | 1 reply
Hi Liz,I'm neither American nor a tax specialist but, as far as I know, you are correct but as far as US taxes are concerned.
Aaron Gordy Trends show less suburban residents commute to Austin for work
18 July 2022 | 0 replies
From 1990 to 2015, according to American Community Survey (created by the US Census Department), there has been an increase from 34,460 residents to 160,252 residents working in Williamson County.  
Matthew Cervoni Tuesday Tip: Know What Is Deductible
26 July 2022 | 1 reply
To be deductible, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary.
Russell Sherman Good faith deposit and QI
19 July 2022 | 4 replies
I've done 2 1031's and if something goes wrong, you want to be able to hold them accountable.With all due respect, if your realtor has given you incorrect advice, you will be unable to hold them accountable for anything and you will be left holding the bag (and tax bill).I used First American Exchange Company for both of my 1031s in Chicago.
Addy Cash Cooktop grates replacement cost from tenant's deposit
20 July 2022 | 2 replies
When a tenant causes damages or leaves the place dirty, charge them for the cost of returning the property to its original condition, minus ordinary wear-and-tear.
Annie Balagot Short term rental as an active activity
30 August 2022 | 19 replies
As a result, Chris can deduct the $10,000 passive loss against his ordinary income.It’s important to note that you must keep contemporaneous records and those records need to be absolutely bulletproof to substantiate your real estate professional status claim. 
Collin Wallace How to defer capital gains task on sale from house flip?
21 July 2022 | 4 replies
Flip profits are ordinary income not capital gains and there is no way to defer them.