Hello,Can I use bonus depreciation losses from apartment syndication (form K1) to offset income from income-producing single-family rentals? I own 4 SFRs and have an opportunity to invest in a syndication deal with 60...

Hello, My property is in Laguna Niguel CA. I purchased a 3 bdrm condo for $365,000 in Dec 2009 with 20% down. I now have a 4% loan but pay $280 in HOA fees monthly. I did about $16,000 in improvements - paint, carpet,...

Even if you have strong positive cash flow from your rental real estate, chances are you still have a loss for tax purposes due to the depreciation deduction.

This is a great tax strategy because your positive cash ...

I was reading an old BP article posted by Jeff Brown regarding the use of excess depreciation and how it could be used in replacement of 1031 exchanges: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/01/05/150k-year-exc...

I continue to have arguments with close friends and colleagues about where rates are headed in the next year. And, while it's anyone's guess, I just continue to think that some investors are a little crazy/deluded to ...

I get asked this all the time. Here is honestly the best way to get not just started, but become successful in record time.
So I decided, instead of answering hundreds of messages asking the same thing. How about I u...

I wanted to know what are the limits on deductions for depreciation or cash flow passive income on rental homes owned by a licensed RE agent. I have read that it's better to have a license when you have rentals (SFR...

Howdy everyone.  I'm considering the purchase of a small home in Western Washington as a STR.  One of the intriguing things about adding this home to our portfolio would be the potential tax benefits of doing a cost s...

I bought a house that had hidden, but major termite damage.  I got it at a great price.  And I should have turned right around and sold it at a fire-sale price, accepting my loss up front.  Instead, I held onto it for...

I have a situation where I plan to sell stock that is subject to long-term capital gains (20%). I plan to qualify as a Real Estate Professional.
Can I use the bonus depreciation I get from cost segregation studies on...