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Hi All! As a newbie one topic that I’m really trying to wrap my head around is the tax benefits of owning passive real estate with a W2 job.From my understanding there are various areas where tax deductions, write off...
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Real estate investing can be a powerful tool for building wealth and achieving financial independence. Here are some of the key reasons why:
Appreciation: Real estate has historically appreciated in value over time, ...
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I am a licensed minister working for a non-profit ministry. I have the optIon of opting out of FICA tax. As of right now I am paying It setting aside $750/month. I was wondering If I should stop paying that tax and pu...
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I'm a beginner in real estate investing and I'm considering placing a piece of my savings into obtaining a Realtor's License. I've been told that it's not necessary (living in the state of Ohio) but I'm just trying to...
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Hi BP Family,I live in California and am about to start investing out of state. I have a CPA that I've used for years but when I brought up the investment to him he said my wife and I combined make too much money so t...
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We have been debating whether to jump into real estate and deal with tenants and all the other nuisances that comes with property ownership, when we have been happy making 20% in the stock market (and that's last year...
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6 Top Ways to Make Money in Real EstateThe most experienced real estate investors often diversify their real estate portfolio and invest using two or more methods to make money investing in real estate by purchasing,...
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I stumbled across BiggerPockets while watching YouTube videos about Real Estate investing. Already I've learned so much about investing and what to expect. My story is the same as the majority of the BP community. I'v...
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At what scale does it make sense to start exploring a cost segregation study? Does the cost of the study scale with the size of the investment? Who does these (not looking for specific companies), is it accountants,...
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My losses are passive due to W2 income. My 7 plex already show a small loss due to depreciation and expenses. Is Cost Segregation a waste of money? If my passive losses are capped it would seem more losses due to acce...