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5 July 2024 | 6 replies
I have little knowledge, but actively am studying and reading each day, but I do love what I have learned thus far.
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5 July 2024 | 1 reply
With that being said anytime I was not doing class work and studying I was taking the time and reading about all things real estate and this past Saturday I learned about wholesales and was very interested so when I got home Sunday I spent the entire day learning about all things wholesale and was actually very confident in my ability to do this.
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3 July 2024 | 2 replies
Many investors think that if they don’t qualify for REPS status, they won’t be able to benefit from a cost segregation study.
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3 July 2024 | 6 replies
Hey Joey,Cost Segregation and REPS: Yes, you can perform a cost segregation study once your wife qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and use accelerated depreciation to offset your W2 income in subsequent years of renting the property.Purchasing Another Property: It can be beneficial to purchase another rental property within the first 5 years to continue maximizing depreciation deductions.
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3 July 2024 | 4 replies
By staying adaptable and informed then study it and make decisions.
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3 July 2024 | 24 replies
I have seen 2 recent studies comparing initial cost of renting to purchasing.
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5 July 2024 | 11 replies
I'm not a CPA (although I do know a great one that specializes in RE specifically) but you can run a cost segregation study to accelerate depreciation into the first year to help on taxes (although this is phasing out, but can still be powerful), and may help with your plan to do Roth conversions.
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2 July 2024 | 0 replies
While serving as a VP of Retail Operations for over 20 years at a national retail chain, I consistently pursued real estate studies and successfully invested in several properties.Currently, my primary focus is on selling and listing real estate throughout the Atlanta market.
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1 July 2024 | 4 replies
A cost segregation study is a great way to reduce your taxes, but remember, not every cost segregation study is the same.When considering different cost segregation firms do your Circular 230 Due Diligence and ask:- Does the firm have engineering licenses with the State Authorities, proper licenses overall, and proper insurance?
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2 July 2024 | 3 replies
.$2,000,000 is going to improvements to the riverfront park adding playgrounds and splash pads.Since 2022 a feasibility study has been going on for a regional sports complex boasting 16 soccer/football fields, 8 baseball diamonds, 50 meter indoor pool, gym, track, and waterpark.There are several more project revamping old warehouse building turning them into trendy new dining and retail spaces.