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Here’s the background:My parents inherited a property on Cape Cod when my Grandfather died. It is a great property for short term rental. The property is paid off and worth ~600k. The property is in a Life Estate Trus...
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How does depreciation work as a tax benefit to offset taxes due on other income sources? Is it better to have a more expensive property (for rentals) in order to create more depreciation...or several properties? Tha...
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Hello I just have a question I ant seem to find the answer to. Can an agent with a fulltime job that is currently providing a way of living in another non related industry have any tax breaks from his realtor business...
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In "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller, he mentions using an IRA to invest in real estate to avoid the taxes. Is anyone doing this? How does it work? When I leave my W2 job, can I transfer my 401k...
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Hi Folks, I really need some advice.I have three SFH rental properties now. They generate about 1200 bucks in Cashflow (after mortgages, fallow, etc) total. I am ready to pick up a few more, and really want to start l...
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Hello, I am posting to see if anyone has had experience with a lender that specializes in loans for Self Directed IRA's? I finally pulled the trigger and moved my Roth away from Wallstreet! As I analyze investment opt...
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Lets say you have $100m to invest in real estate. Would you create a private REIT or a private Fund, and why?
I know there's lots to consider. I think funds offer more flexibility, but why not take advantage of the t...
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Hi -
new here and need tons of advice.. Looking at investing for a rental property, but plan to put 0% down.. I was told the conventional loan is the best way to go, but require at a minimum 20% down.. In addition,...
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Hello all. I have searched the threads and have not found a result that directly answers what I am looking for. I am a licensed realtor in Texas and am looking to start a legal entity for wholesaling. I eventually p...
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Real estate is an investment vehicle that comes with a lot of tax benefits which is why it is so attractive to investors. However, understanding the tax benefits and really grasping the difference between tax deductio...