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Scott Gammenthaler Potential renter "injured" during property tour
12 October 2021 | 14 replies
It is like having heavy weight champion on your side. 
Bishara M. CPA familiar with HouseHacking
30 October 2021 | 6 replies
Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion
Shawn Regnier Fix and Flip - Section 179 - Auto Purchase 6,000-14,000 GWVR
13 October 2021 | 2 replies
Instead, you book the asset and a liability and then reduce the liability each time a lease payment is made.The gain on the flip will come through as either short-term capital gain or ordinary income, depending on how regular, continuous, etc the flipping activity is.
Drake Robertson Can you invest while in college?
16 October 2021 | 7 replies
Ultimately what I was trying to gain was advice on if this is a crazy idea or something that would be feasible and a good idea for me to try and get started on. 
Jim K. You will have to do ugly things to get ahead in real estate
18 October 2021 | 152 replies
I see people who make short term gains but over all, out of that one thing they feel they have achieved they wind up taking 15 steps backwards.
Chris C. To sell or not to sell that is the question
11 October 2021 | 1 reply
One important thing to note, you will be forced to turn around and use the proceeds from the sale to purchase new properties pretty quickly in order utilize the 1031 exchange or pay capital gains tax.
Michael Nahm Garage door shattered tenants’ windshield
15 October 2020 | 23 replies
It certainly sounds like a spring snapped and the full weight fo the door came down.
Mich Copper Should i sell my condo or rent it out?
20 September 2020 | 1 reply
With the 250K exclusion, I'll pay no tax on the gain and have 400K cash in my pocket.
Daniel Oh House Hacking As An 18-year-old?
23 September 2020 | 8 replies
What I've found with the concept of flipping; you'll gain some insight to how all the functions of a house work and then when it comes time to be a landlord, then you know more of what you're getting aside from tenant screening. 
David Lewis Deflation ahead after hyperinflation?
10 July 2021 | 11 replies
I say this because we're seeing a shortage in housing with low-interest rates drawing in more buyers and, because of the forbearance program, folks can sit tight and weight to sell their home for more as home prices are increasing.