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Jessica Ferraro Self employed, meet IRS def of real estate professional too. How to take losses?
8 September 2023 | 13 replies

I'm self employed, but last year my duplexes took priority and earned me the distinction of meeting the IRS definition of a real estate professional. I'd like to take advantage, but I can't see how to do so. I have lo...

Russell Roberts Help: Need tax professional for 2022 on GA and AR individual investor tax filing
2 September 2023 | 1 reply

Current Need:   I received K-1s from real estate investments that were located outside my state of residence.  The properties sold in 2022 with significant capital gain.  I need to file both GA and AR non-resident inc...

Hou Chia Location-independent tech professional looking to house-hack in any tax-free US state
10 October 2023 | 17 replies

If you were a single, self-employed, and location-independent worker, how would you go about identifying the best house-hacking opportunity in a tax-free US state? Ideally, I'd like to use a FHA loan to purchase a mul...

Charley Park Where to start as young professional wanting to get involved with real estate investment
11 July 2015 | 9 replies

To start off, I have no idea what type of response to expect from my question. My Bigger Pockets forum cherry is dunzo!I am a 25 year old working man. I moved to Nashville from Knoxville after college for my first job...

Leo Young Can offset gains from stock sale with RE depreciation as a real estate professional?
7 December 2023 | 2 replies

Can you offset your capital gains from a stock sale with your depreciation from real estate if you're a real estate professional?e.g. If you get a lot of bonus depreciation from performing a cost seg on a property, ca...

Account Closed Calling all w2 professionals! What if you could pay ZERO in tax for 2024?
25 February 2024 | 19 replies

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...

Rene Hosman If you had one question for a professional house flipper, what would it be??
4 December 2024 | 25 replies

If you had one question for a professional house flipper, what would it be?? 
Now is your shot to ask! James Dainard is a prolific professional house flipper, with a track record flipping nearly 4,000 homes in one of...

11 April, 2024
How to Pay Less Taxes by Buying Real Estate (1 Write-Off You’re Overlooking)

With so many real estate tax write-offs, it’s no wonder that CPA Brandon Hall says rental real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged assets on the planet. But, even with so much free-flowing information on how to p...

Account Closed Strategies for Home Ownership as a Real Estate Professional - Pay Taxes or Take Write Offs
1 September 2012 | 21 replies

I have been in a good/bad dilema for some time based on my success as a real estate professional. Since we are growing and taking on new projects, my write offs have steadly increased or at least kept pace with my i...

Christopher Gardino Professional Musician getting my feet wet into Real Estate Investing! Looking to learn and network
30 January 2014 | 10 replies

Hello BP!

My name is Chris and I am a new investor looking to make a serious career as a part time real estate investor. Currently, my profession is a guitar instructor teaching guitar lessons part time whi...