John Calafato
FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY
HELLOIAM ABOUT TO PURCHASE MY FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY.IT IS A MULTIFAMILY UNIT IN A NICE TOWN.I HAVE USED THE BP RENTAL CALCULATOR TO SEE WHAT MY PROFITS WILL BE,BUT I JUST WANTED TO ASK BESIDES MORTGAG...
Tanya Patience
Strategy question: Depreciate or Expense?
Hi! I've searched around a ton to find a simple answer to this to no avail. Maybe because it's been hard to wade through the flood of information on depreciation and expenses.I wanted to know the strategy behind wheth...
Want to build massive wealth in a top-end rental market that’s also really expensive—all while minimizing your risk? Don’t we all!
Well, you’re in luck, because today’s guest has done just that—and in a surprisingl...
Noah Weitzman
Principal Payment Quandry....
Hello! Thanks for reading this and for the help. For all you short term rental owners out there, when you are calculating your return (cash on cash) are you including principal as an expense, income, or deferred until...
Tom Brooks
Reducing Flood Insurance Costs
Flood insurance is a major issue given the weather conditions the eastern seaboard has seen in the last few years. Many expect it will continue to be an issue with climate change. I am sure many of you are seeing rate...
Account Closed
Cash Flow vs Appreciation in Cape Town
I've been running the numbers on potential rental properties in Cape Town. Even assuming 100% equity, am I correct that it's hard to manage a cash flow above 2% in this market? (Note that I am including management fee...
William C.
Education On Passing Through Tax Losses to Offset W-2 Income
I understand this has the potential to be a complex discussion and consulting with my CPA will ultimately be the thing to do, but I am very curious what other's are doing in this space, thus coming the forum. After re...
P M
What rates are you getting for 60% - 75% LTV Investment Properties?
I am looking at some inexpensive condos in a lower-income area offered for $54,500. With lending being what it is these days, I am thinking of going in with a $20k down payment for a $34,500 mortgage. My spreadsheet...
Wilber Perez
Down payment needed
How much down payment is needed in this market to cash flow? I am looking to house hack but wondering how much I need? I’m in Chicago btw
Jason Chu
How do landlords deduct expenses that span multiple properties?
I am wondering if there has been any real solid resolution on this topic. My CPA has instructed me that the auto expenses (at least the proportion used for rental activities), overhead such as office supplies, sof...