I have a general question about business and real estate. I keep hearing places that people often buy real estate to offset other businesses. Is this just for tax purposes? I need some more detail on this subject. Tha...

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Could someone help me the following - As a passive investor, how does one claim the depreciation/losses from the investment property? For example - if expenses are more than profits and you have a net loss, could ...

I am wondering how many of the full time REI's on here use the primary residence Section 121 exclusion on repeat.   More specifically, all of you out there with families.I am thinking it may be tough to constantly mov...

This is just a post about some things I learned about opening a self directed IRA.I recently opened a self directed IRA and transferred some after-tax money in my employer's 401k managed by Vanguard, to the self direc...

Hello.  I have an individual that is opened to selling me their current duplex portfolio, consisting of around 7-10 duplexes.  I was attempting to work with him on some sort of seller financing option as he would be o...

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I’d like some feedback on how to structure a syndication deal on an 8 unit MF for rent apartment with myself and 3 outside investors / friends. I've never syndicated a deal and only have some basic knowledge...

Six reasons why you should be investing in Multifamily syndications. Can add a few more please?1. Cash Flow2. Forced appreciation 3. Professional Management 4. Inflation protection 5. Tax benefits 6. Economies of scale

We are in the process of a 1031 exchange. Sold an investment property for $285 (140k profit), buying another for $245k (pay capital gains on the 'boot).My Question is, can we hold this rental for a year then sell it f...

Hello - newbie here,I'm a single high income earner so have very limited tax benefits for real estate investing and know that I cannot become an IRS recognized real estate professional while I have my W2 job. I plan t...

I'm sharing to check my calculations are correct and to see what a wise investor would do.Situation:SFH near Austin, TX area was a primary residence for 2.5 years, moved to another house nearby.It is being rented out ...