Ryan Thomson
Should I House Hack or Rent?
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.
Dominick Persino
Anyone use USDA loans (commercial or residential)
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?
Tyler Herman
Self Directed 401k Loan in LLC Question
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?
Alex Nameishi
Questions regarding cash out refi on my rental
22 March 2024 | 8 replies
Your refi options depend a lot on how you filed your taxes the last three years.
Na Meriel
Complex property transfer to LLC with private mortgage; do I need a title company
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?
Brittany Rogerson
Advice needed regarding financial planning
21 March 2024 | 12 replies
If he is working full time on real estate you’ll qualify as real estate professional for tax purposes.
Alisha Canfield
How to Send a 1099 Without an Address
21 March 2024 | 1 reply
I am in the process of filing taxes.
Chris Ivy
File state taxes if net is a loss?
19 March 2024 | 6 replies
Oklahoma may require you to file a state tax return regardless of your income level.
Mohan Deep
Tenant moved out, filed for bankruptcy
20 March 2024 | 16 replies
I am not a lawyer but you are likely required by your state law to give a receipt of work completed if you are keeping their deposit.
Laura Chotkevys
Platinum Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care
22 March 2024 | 3 replies
On your cash flow are you subtracting out what you pay yourself/benefits for you, taxes?