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I have a home builder that’s wants to build on a piece of property that I own. Is there anyway to avoid the capital gains hit for selling the property straight up? Is there any type of short term lease that would be b...
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Can you avoid or defer most of the taxes if you have an investment property inside of an LLC by using depreciation or maybe even in conjunction with a self directed or rollover IRA? If so what are the proper steps and...
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Hi All--my husband & I are in the process of selling our primary residence in Los Angeles. We have a lot of equity, we've been in it for 20 years in a trendy neighborhood. We bought the home for $230K. We may h...
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I am looking to get my feet wet in real estate and found a property that is in need of renovations in western PA. One thing I'm trying to figure out is just how quickly can I flip it. From what I understand any profit...
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Hello,I am to receive a small inheritance and would like to invest this money in real estate. The inheritance, plus some savings is enough for a down payment on a small multifamily.What is the best way to go about th...
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I have a client who wishes to give his investment property to his grandson. Is there a way he can do that and avoid capital gains tax?
Thank you!
Melanie Bounds
Phoenix, AZ
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I have a family member who is moving to a new primary residence and is set to close in a few weeks. He does not need any proceeds from the current home to make the purchase. After several months of improvements to the...
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IRS is not shy about disputing claims to Real Estate Professional status. It's an easy desk audit for IRS. They query Schedule E losses. And if IRS challenges your claim to be a Real Estate Professional they will s...
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My friend, The Mad Fientist (guest on BiggerPockets Money Episode 18) is a huge fan of legal tax avoidance.His accountant asked for a tshirt from him, and in exchange, he got an article about "the most exciting new t...
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I have recently bought 1 property, and am in the process of buying the second one. The first home collected rent December 1, and I earned 500 over what I owe. My second property should make 700 each month. My plan ...