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Will F. Seller Credit v Price Reduction -- Differences - Cap gains v prop
10 April 2016 | 7 replies

Hi I was thinking of whether I wanted to receive Credits vs a Price reduction for a property I'm purchasing in Long Beach, CA.As far as prop 13 benefits (for locking in Califonia property taxes) I could see a benefit ...

Sarah Young When doing a Contract for Deed, when does the sale happen?
4 May 2019 | 1 reply

We are trying to sell a house and have an interested buyer, but because it is an investment home for him, the interest rate is undesirable, and almost too high to make it worth it to him. He has plenty to put down, an...

Aaryan Patel What are the tax benefits of real estate?
11 July 2022 | 7 replies

Can someone explain the tax benefits of real estate?  I know what the 1031 exchange is, but don’t know the concept of depreciation and how that is a benefit to real estate investors.  Any other tax benefits that you g...

Alton Williams Is it possible to start a real estate company and still recieve your disabilty benefits?
25 March 2015 | 3 replies

Hi,I am a 26 yr old who has been diagnosed with a mental disability. Due to financial hardships my psychiatrist has advised me to apply for disability. All I want to know is if its possible to create any type of busin...

Gabe H. 1031 / depreciation recapture question
11 September 2024 | 7 replies

I've tried searching the forums, but couldn't find an exact answer to this question. Depreciation reduces the cost basis of your property, and has it's own, 25% depreciation recapture tax rate when you sell. So if you...

Judson Krosney Opportunity Fund for 1031 Exchange
28 February 2023 | 6 replies

I have a property in Ft Lauderdale FL that is a STR.  The price of the house has tripled.  I am considering selling but do not want to pay the tax.  I therefore considered doing a 1031 exchange yet the challenge is to...

Mark Roberts Newbie with tax question...HELP please
9 July 2018 | 2 replies

Hi guys. I have lurked for a bit but have never posted. I want say thank you for all the great information you provide!! I have done 2 house hacks in the past and now looking to start purchasing multi family. My quest...

Account Closed Life Insurance to avoid taxes?
21 March 2019 | 4 replies

Is it possible to avoid paying capital gains if i get a life insurance?I heard life insurance has 3 benefits1. It pays you 6%.2. Your money is untouchable.3. Tax shelter

Andrew Gingerich Did you recently buy in an Opportunity Zone?
9 October 2019 | 12 replies

I'm closing on a new deal in an Oppurtunity Zone, as designated by the tax reform bill passed in late 2017. Are there BP folks that buy in these areas? Do you need to setup a fund before closing to take advantage of t...

Bo Yang Opportunity zone questions
18 September 2022 | 4 replies

I am going to be purchasing a property in an opportunity zone(Just realized a few days ago). The tax advantages seem very beneficial. Unfortunately, I do not have enough time to sell one of my properties in order to...