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Hello,
I buy, hold and rent out single family residences. Each new acquisition I then depreciate using a standard straight depreciation - total cost of land improvements. I recently learned that I could expedite some...
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All,Apologies for the newb question, but I just heard about cost segregation and have been reading up about it online.My understanding is this (and please correct me where I'm wrong):Pros: -accelerate depreciation, fr...
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Since note dividends are taxed at the same rate as regular income, and there are no tax benefit like depreciation or mortgage interest deductions, I am looking back to real estate to help avoid keeping 63% or less of ...
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Replacement reserves are funds that are set aside from a property’s operating cash flow to fund future capital expenditures. Normal wear n tear or repairs.How much should one set aside or budget for replacement reser...
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One tool I've utilized extensively for personal and client acquisitions are seller carried transactions.
Oregon has proven fertile land for sellers with low capital base and reasons to consider seller carried financ...
Where is the best place on the internet to find accredited investors?
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Land Wholesaler here looking to get into buying land, building on it, and then selling. Who are the best people to follow, courses, coaches, or mentorships? Yes, I know you can learn anything free online, but I need t...
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Just wanting to point out the importance of analyzing repair costs before buying for a buy and hold. Assuming 50% expenses and spending the rest on PITI can get you in trouble.
In the last 5 yrs my duplex has average...
As a specialized real estate CPA, I'm here to provide expert guidance on your most complex tax matters, from navigating 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies to optimizing your rental property deductions and han...
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Can I tell you how much I hate tenant-friendly states? I have a property in North Carolina, Charlotte to be exact, that I purchased at the top of the market in 2006 and have had to rent for the last 5 years. I recentl...