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Here’s how that works:Depreciation is the act of slowly deducting the initial expense of an asset against your taxable income. Generally this is over a 27.5 (residential) or 39 (commercial) year time frame. So each ye...
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Hi All,I've been getting different answers from different people on this. Want your insights.Scenario: You buy a house. Live in it for 6 months. Market changes and it becomes a total seller's market.Neighbor houses ar...
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Hello!! We are looking for financial advice to look into our stuff and help us better decide which mortgages to pay off or how maximize the returns on our funds and give us sound financial advice. We have a tax prepar...
If you have ever used an AirBnB and are interested in investing in real estate, this post is for you! For individuals navigating the demands of a w2 job and grappling with substantial tax obligations, exploring the po...
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Hello!My plan for investing is to buy and hold single family homes. Personal circumstances have come about where the first property I buy I will just need to start renting it outright rather than moving in (as I woul...
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Interesting to see how this plays out. Could have big implications nationwide. Also curious why VRBO isn't included. With this info they could also easily identify all illegal rentals and smack them with fines too....
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Hi I just won a bid on a house. I have cash but what is the best options for me to put it all in the bank without having issue with irs or bank regulation.
If I use a self-directed IRA LLC with checkbook control to fund the lease option consideration, can I then deposit the profit from flipping the lease option into the SDIRA tax free?
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As the government continues to print more money - inflation will be going up and your buying power will decrease. Cost of goods will increase to new highs - look at gas, food, utility rates already. Where will it end?...
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Hey BP,I've done some google searches and searches on the forum but still couldn't find the answer.Example:Total Loan Value: $200kMortgage Left to Pay: $100kAppraised Value of House: $300kSo this means I have paid off...