David Ounanian
What tax benefits or implications should I be aware of as a real estate investor?
Real estate investors should consider key tax aspects for financial optimization and compliance. Given potential tax law changes, consulting a professional is crucial. General considerations include:Income Taxes- Re...
Jerry Padilla
Only Exceptions To Qualifying For A Second FHA Mortgage.....
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5110/blog_post...The only circumstances in which a borrower with an existing FHA insured loan for a principal residence may obtain another FHA insured mortgage on a new principal re...
Kayla C.
Pre-Qualifying for a FHA Loan
Hi all! I am looking for connections to a lender that will use projected rental income as a portion to qualify me for a FHA mortgage. This is allowed under Fannie Mae guidelines but I am having a hard time finding som...
Lynn McGeein
Did FNMA cash-out refinance just open up for 5-10?
Reading through FNMA rules for cash-out refinance, and don't see the rule anymore where you have to use delayed financing rule only for 5-10 (which we don't meet)? It looks like we can now get a cash-out refinance on...
Liam McLaughlin
Using an RMLO with owner financing
Hey everyone,So I'm looking to buy a house and resell it via owner financing; from what I've read and researched it seems like a smarter decision than renting it out. Now, it seems smart to hire an RMLO to originate t...
Lance Lvovsky
Ultimate Guide on Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives!
Last Friday, the Treasury released their Proposed Regulations [REG-115420-18] on Opportunity Zones - possibly the best tax shelter created, ever! At Marcum, we are hard at work putting together insights as we peruse t...
Brian Davis
Adding Solar to a Buy and Hold
I am told that there is a 26% tax credit with a new solar project along with the ability to depreciate 87% of the cost of the system in the 1st year. Is anyone out there doing this?
J Newman
Loan from 401k when retired
My husband was able to retire fairly young from a government job. He has a 401k, but he is retired. We were thinking about taking a loan from that to put a down payment on investment real estate, but he said that he t...
Webster Edpao
Figuring/estimating depreciation costs
Hi. First post. 😁I understand that to determine depreciation, one takes the FMV minus the cost of the land and divides bu 27.5, correct?However, how does one determine the cost of the house(alone) on the property? Is ...
Christopher Beasley
How does the VA count rent?
If im living in one home, applying to move to a second one, how will the VA apply my income if I intend to rent out the first home after I move out of it? do they require a lease showing a tenant will move in and then...