I'm building my entities for buy-an-hold real estate in Omaha, Nebraska. In light of the new tax laws, what type of entity will provide the best tax benefits for my rental income? Will it be different if I decided to ...

My under-10 year old has $500 in her savings account. As a teaching opportunity, we were going to let her 'invest' in our next property purchase. In return, she will receive her allocated portion of net earnings eac...

Hey all,I just closed on my first property (duplex) a couple of weeks ago. I plan on doing most things myself, management, bookkeeping, etc. However, was thinking to get an accountant for the first year doing taxes. I...

Need help saving a friends parents home in ohio

I've currently got a 401k with my full time employer (also part time RE agent). About 2 years ago I decided to change my allocations to Roth 401k. However, 8 years of automatic enrollment had me in the pre-tax plan an...

Just curious what other landlords out there are paying for their CPA every year.  I file under an S corp with about 23 doors and a flip or two a year with only meeting with my CPA once a year.  His charge seems to go ...

I have a two family house and the plan is to buy another one in 4-5 years. Keeping the current one, rent out both units, and move into the new one. We've been saving up for a down payment to do 20% down. Currently hav...

Can you claim a home office if you have multiple rental properties but you do not qualify for a real estate professional status?My CPA said that the real estate activities for me are an investment and Not a business a...

If I did two flips last year can I file both as capital gains or would I be considered a dealer and have to do a sch C? Both were held less than a year. Thanks 

I see a common trend among realtor's:Real Estate brokerages do not offer 401(k)/IRA programs, thus the responsibility of retirement planning falls entirely upon the realtor.Unlike more traditional employers, realtor's...