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Hello All, Quick question to see what others are doing for optimizing tax advantages for STR. Background:We got a second/vacation home during the pandemic and now its ready to go online as an STR in the Russian River ...
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Hi all,After a year of studying and hesitation (I will admit that), I finally pulled the trigger and got a duplex under contract! This will be my very first investment property!Here is a quick question: do you create ...
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Hey all,I just closed on my first property (duplex) a couple of weeks ago. I plan on doing most things myself, management, bookkeeping, etc. However, was thinking to get an accountant for the first year doing taxes. I...
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I have had a lot of accountants, some good, some bad, but none of them will do anything but paperwork.
I'm ready for an aggressive accountant.
Where are the accountants that are going to tell me how to write off...
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i just opened up a roth ira in feburary,its only worth $1,000. Anyone know how to self direct it into a real estate investment account? most online site i visited wanted a high fee.one i called wanted between $350-$3000
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Hey guys,So my 401K company says that due to corona virus I can take 100K withdrawal from my 401K and pay it off in 3 years. (If I dont pay it back then I will be taxed on it so its better to pay it back).1) Is that a...
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Can a pre-taxed self-employed income (pass-through entity) be used to purchase a rental property?
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I formed my business as a LLC in November 2022 my accountant then formed an S-Corp with the same business name in march 2023 NY state back dated my S-Corp to November 2022 I didn't know I needed to open a new bank acc...
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Can anyone point me to some good books, websites, or software programs that can help me learn more about basic Real Estate Accounting?