Matthew Mello
Security Deposit Return
So I just had my tenant move out after approximately three years. All in all the damage was very minimal and most of it just needed fresh paint or cleaning. Aside for some of the structural damage done, the oven was a...
Eric Nelson
REI deductions with fulltime job pay
I just bought a triplex in Bemidji MN. I work full time, my wife and I file jointly around $110k income.The house cost $168,500. If I have a negative cashflow on paper or IRL this year, will I decrease my taxable in...
Kerrie Carre
Rental loss
My husband and I own 6 rental properties. His sister and 3 children moved into one fully intending to pay rent. However she fell ill, lost her job, and has not paid but a few months rent this year. Of course my questi...
Carl Fischer
Last minute tax moves for new bill
Quick take on new tax bill-if possible defer income to 2018. Pay deductions in 2017. My first move!Lower tax brackets in 2018- less deductions available in 2018 compared to 2017. Example: Florida allows you to pay pro...
Jim S.
Tax strategy for house hacking SFR
For background I recently purchased a 5bd/2ba in Denver which I plan to live in myself (got a 5% down no PMI HomeReady loan for it) as well as rent out the remaining 4 bds by the room. Plan is to rent 2 unfurnished/6...
Joe Wood
Section 179 and income
Good morning everyone,I have a question regarding section 179 and if I would be able to deduct certain expenses against my income. My question is whether or not I can expense the full amount of my purchases against my...
Andrea Chester
What do you deduct on your taxes?
I have a trip coming up that will be mixed personal/business. We own a rental property in Charlotte, but I also have family in town that I will be visiting. How do I organize this trip to make the most of my deducti...
Sateesh Kumar
Property tax deductions on W2 in Syndications
HelloI have a general question surrounding syndications .....multifamily, mobile home parks,self storage, industrial etc. Obviously sponsors / GPs have to deal with insurance, property taxes etc ,I would like to know ...
Kevin Luttrell
Forced to take $25k passive activity loss deduction?
Hi All! Hoping someone can help me with this question. For the last couple years I have had losses on my tax returns from passive rental real estate activity. I am not considered a "real estate professional" by the IR...
Aaron Moayed
Have You Ever Been Able to Depreciate to the Full Amount?
Has anyone actually made enough cash flow to use their property depreciation?