Mike Landry
Why all the w2 hate? Where is the sweet spot?
Is a W2 job really that bad? I laugh when I read all the posts and articles talking about how horrible w2 income is, blog. And then people talk about sheltering via s corps with low salary and distributions to avoid...
Garry Hoffmann
making 1031 exchange tax free?
I'm an agent in Utah working with a client, and if i remember right there is a way for my client to do the 1031 exchange and put it in a trust or like entity to make it so even after there passing and the children inh...
Owkaye Go
Use of self-directed 401k after 59-1/2 to build primary residence
I'm 61 years old and I've had a Fidelity 401k for the past 7 years or so. I also have a Traditional IRA. I do not have anything "Roth".I'm self-employed on a part-time basis with no other income. I've been tax-deferr...
Bill Goodland
Open a self directed IRA, solo 401k or both?
I know this has probably been talked about to death on the forums but I'm just looking for a little bit of advice. So I'm 23 now with a good job and income for my year between college and graduate school. I have been ...
Tyler Galdes
Tax Impact of Loan Amortization on Rental Property
Hi folks!I'm putting together a Capital Accumulation Comparison (a la What every real estate investor needs to know about cashflow...) and I'm wondering if anyone could explain the tax impact of loan amortization to m...
Sam A.
At What Rate do Operating Expenses Increase Annually in Ontario?
Rent increases at a rate of 1.6% per year. To calculate total accumulated cashflow, I calculate: income (+1.6% annually) - operating expenses (changing over time) - mortgage payments (constant). At what rate do operat...
Anna Watkins
My recent Tax Lien Auction experience in Tennessee - lost, but got an education
I went to my first ever tax lien auction on May 20, in Franklin County, Tennessee (my home county). TN is a "hybrid" state -- if you win the auction, you get a first lien on the property, and if it's not redeemed wit...
Joe M.
How do you "pay yourself?"
What do you guys and gals do with your cash flow?How much do you have in reserves before you pay yourself? Do you have a formula? Do you pay off quicker?Just curious how others use their money.
Michinori Kaneko
cashout refi vs HELOC on investment property
Hi all,There was a property i was hoping to perform a BRRRR strategy, but realized rent is not high enough to support mortgage on 75% LTV to yield enough positive cashflow after cashout refi. the cashflow is like $30...
Brett Anderson
Sold my oldest investment property today
Held a rental since 1994, sold it this week after many years of success as a part of my portfolio. It is bittersweet. I learned and applied all of my 20 plus years of real estate knowledge with this property. The oppo...