Roman Rytov
1031 with three properties and two owners
Never did 1031 but based on what I read it may not be an option for my situation. I owe two duplexes in my name and my wife another one. Can we sell the three on 1031 and exchange it for a single larger property? Prob...
Edward Barnes
tax deductions on rental property
My wife owns a condo about in 2008. I married into this pig (the condo, not my wife) as we filed jointly last year. It loses about $500/mo after everything's said and done. Doing the taxes last year it wouldn't let me...
Lance Lvovsky
Tax Reform: IRS clarifies interest on HELOC often deductible
There seems to be confusion regarding how the new Tax Laws affect the interest deductibility of home equity loans and HELOCs. A lot of folks think the new laws do not allow deductibility of interest on their HELOC. Wh...
Becca Pearson
First time selling a nonconforming triplex - help!
We’ve been renting out a single family home for the last year that is renovated to be a triplex. We’ve made a great return so far but the city has asked us to move back in to continue renting out the ADUs, so we’re op...
Lance Lvovsky
Tax Summary of Coronavirus Relief (CARES ACT)
On Friday, March 27, the President signed the massive $2 trillion coronavirus Stimulus Bill (the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security [CARES] Act) to provide assistance to workplaces and employees. The law pr...
Neera Melwani
1031 for 4-PLEX to larger MF
Hi BP Community! I hold a number of 4-plexes in my personal name and am considering selling them to purchase a larger multi-family property. The larger property will be required to be held in an LLC. If I am the only ...
Olivia Pool
Gains exclusion on separately owned residence post-marriage
Hello all! I have read through the IRS documents in this subject and can’t come to a clear consensus. Here’s the situation: I and my spouse got married in our thirties and both owned a residence. We got married Decemb...
Callum K.
Repayment of 2008 first time home buyer tax credit
In 2008 I purchased my first home and qualified for the $7500 tax credit loan that requires a repayment over the next 15 years. I made the $500 payment in 2010 and 2011 but in 2012 I converted my home to a rental pro...
Lynell Sonoda
1031 Exchange Question
Hi BP, I'm here again with another 1031 exchange question.Our home is currently in escrow, estimated to close at the end of this month. We are already pre-approved for a loan, but there's a catch. My husband is the so...
Justin R.
Trust/Ownership issues with 1031 Exchange
My wife and I are currently in the process of creating a trust which will hold all of our long term rentals. I am also looking to sell one of my out of state properties. I contacted my exchange company to set up my 10...