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19 March 2024 | 4 replies
Does anyone have any good recommendations for a tax professional that knows real estate/multifamily/airbnb?
20 March 2024 | 8 replies
I don't know if you have to, but it wouldn't hurt to disclose it to the property management company and prospective tenants to avoid potential conflicts of interest or misunderstandings.
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21 March 2024 | 4 replies
I'm the Tahoe Reno, NV market where the taxes are lower and more landlord friendly.
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21 March 2024 | 0 replies
Over the span of 5 years you will have paid $77,220 towards rent.However, you're $22,500 downpayment invested into the S&P index fund at our assumed rate of 10.13% compounded annually will be worth $36,236.48Leaving you a net living cost of $36,236.48 - $77,200 = ($40,963.52)Overall numbers after 5 years of house hacking:Expenses include: Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, Repairs/Maintenance, and Private Mortgage Insurance.You will have paid $164,239.76 towards your principal and interestYou will have paid an estimated $20,914 in property taxes and insuranceYou will have paid $5,400 in private mortgage insuranceYou will have paid an estimated $10,859 towards repairs and maintenanceFor a total expense of: $164,239.76 + $20,914 + $5,400 + $10,859 = $201,412.76However, here are the positives to your net worth: Appreciation, Loan Paydown, Rent payments from TenantsYou're home will have appreciated to an estimated value of 560,7812 an increase of $110,782You will have paid down your loan by $26,742Your tenants will have paid $154,439 in total rentThe total benefits add up to: $110,781.87 + $26,742 + $154,439 = $291,962.87House Hacking net worth boosters minus expenses = $291,962.87 - $201,412.76 = $90,550.11(The home equity for year five is calculated using the downpayment + appreciation + loan paydown)House Hacking Vs RentingHouse Hacking net worth after 5 years: $90,550.11Renting net worth after 5 years: ($40,963.52)Leaving you a net worth benefit of $90,550.11 - ($40,963.52) = $131,513.63Here is a screenshot from our calculator on the difference in monthly payments between Renting vs House HackingThe winner is clear.
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21 March 2024 | 1 reply
They told me no tax returns and its financial statement based lending on commercial side, curious if they need to be done by CPA?
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21 March 2024 | 2 replies
So if I setup an LLC, setup a self directed 401k, transfer money from traditional IRA into the 401k, use that to take out a 401k loan of $50k, how does that work with crossing streams and tax conflicts?
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21 March 2024 | 4 replies
Should I just forget the LLC altogether and "sell" the property to my daughter, so she might be able to take advantage of any future capital gains taxes?
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21 March 2024 | 12 replies
If he is working full time on real estate you’ll qualify as real estate professional for tax purposes.
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22 March 2024 | 3 replies
On your cash flow are you subtracting out what you pay yourself/benefits for you, taxes?
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21 March 2024 | 2 replies
.• Expenses: Estimate operating expenses including property taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, vacancies, and property management fees.• Financing: Explore options like FHA loans, conventional loans, or portfolio loans.• Cash Flow Analysis: Use a tool or spreadsheet to calculate projected cash flow.Based on your estimate of $300 per month in cash flow, make sure to verify that this aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.