David Pugh
How to properly apply tax deductions
Hi all - I'm just starting out my plans to invest in a rental property. I've built a pretty good model, but I'm trying to figure out one key aspect around taxation. For my example, let's assume the following year 1 pa...
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation - what to consider when looking for a firm?
A cost segregation study is a great way to reduce your taxes, but remember, not every cost segregation study is the same.When considering different cost segregation firms do your Circular 230 Due Diligence and ask:- D...
Chris M.
Comparative market analysis in negotiation
I'm very interested in buying a condo listed at 109k.
The market analysis shows what appears to be an identical unit that sold for 94k in 06/2016. The unit was on the market for 50 days and is a first floor unit in ...
Noah Weitzman
Principal Payment Quandry....
Hello! Thanks for reading this and for the help. For all you short term rental owners out there, when you are calculating your return (cash on cash) are you including principal as an expense, income, or deferred until...
Tosin Oluwatoye
Switching utility bills to tenant upon new purchase.
I am currently considering a 10 unit (5 duplexes) purchase where the current landlord is responsible for all utility bills and does not have a cap on usage written into any of the leases. Fortunately all 10 units hav...
Mike Dorneman
Protecting your personal assets
The strategies for protecting / separating your personal assets from your rental business sure can keep you up at night!
I’ve been investing for just over 18 months now. I’ve purchased 11 properties and BRRRed each ...
AJ Wong
Why, How and When (Not) to use seller concessions or rate buy downs for acquisitions
Seller concession, or no seller concession? That is a question.
What is a seller's concession, some may ask?
A seller's concession is a portion of the transaction that the buyer finances, with permission from the ...
Joseph Puthusseril
Water bill too high
Watebill is $300s /mo. For a 3 units building.best way to reduce?
AJ Wong
Three alternative creative financing solutions to get a lower mortgage rate
Historically, residential US mortgage rates are near their long term averages. I remember in 2003 when rates were in the 5-6-7% range, albeit with more aggressive mortgage terms available to almost any and all borrowe...
Karl Sivert Skatland
Review of investment worksheet
I am trying to create an investment worksheet that will give me a quick overview of a potential property investment. My question is how do I account for the principal paid on the mortgage? The worksheet is attached in...