Charlie McClskie
Cash or equity for first rental prop purchase and why?
Wife and I are looking at several multi-family investment props in our area. Would the better option be to leverage the equity in our current home for the dp or use cash on hand?
Vinny Incognoli
Take loan out on TDA as a down payment?
My current TDA has an 80% variable and 20% fixed contribution rate. It has been this way for 20 years and done quite well. Recently the 80% portion has been pounded and I am losing money, lots. My company only allows ...
Lucas Hammer
Senior Freeze Taxes During Sale
So I've been having trouble finding the answer to this question. If I buy a house that has a Senior Freeze Exemption in Cook County after the new year, can I ask the seller to file for the 2019 tax year since they occ...
Joseph Quarto
Anyone know this 1031 Company
Hi all,So I think I may have a buyer for my 5 unit building in Seattle. The next question is company to handle the 1031 exchange. Have been talking to Asset Preservation, Inc. (API) who is a qualified intermediary. ...
David Ounanian
How can the risks of real estate investing be mitigated?
The risks of real estate investing can be mitigated through various strategies:Research and Due Diligence: Thoroughly research the market, property, and neighborhood before investing. Understand factors like demand, s...
Justin Michael Johnson
Creative ways to increase cash reserves?
Wanting to build up my cash reserves over a 1 year period. I am curious if their are options out there that I am unaware of. Looking for examples other than setting money aside from primary job, mutual funds, Treasury...
Robert Mack
Tax Credits for Buying Troubled Properties
Here is an article about a bill the Senate drafted.
"Washington's housing fix taking shape"
http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/02/news/economy/housing_bipartisan_draft/index.htm?postversion=2008040306
These are two poin...
Bette Hochberger
Two Essential Tax-Saving Strategies in Real Estate Investing
Hello all! I recently got a message regarding some tax strategies in real estate investing. With a decade of experience as a CPA specializing in real estate, I wanted to share two tax-saving tools that can immensely b...
Akinwumi Oke
New member from Winnipeg, Manitoba seeking to learn real estate investing
I'm new to real estate investing, and I'm seeking to learn and start investing for income generation and wealth building. Looking for mentors and opportunities to learn how to evaluate real estate deals.
Kyle Meyers
Tax Savings on Historical Property
I read that there are tax incentives of some kind for historical properties which includes any property built before 1930. I have just finished a rehab on a duplex built in 1910 and I was trying to find what kind of t...